A U.S. auto security regulator stated on Friday it’s going to open an investigation into about 454,840 Nissan autos over studies alleging engine failure that may result in a lack of motive energy with no capability to re-start.
The U.S. Workplace of Defects Investigation (ODI) has opened a preliminary analysis into Nissan Rogue, Altima and Infiniti QX50 autos, the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration stated, including a complete of six complaints have been obtained relating to the difficulty.
Automobile homeowners reported engine failures, a lack of energy, engine knocking noises, steel chunks and shavings discovered within the oil pan of sure autos outfitted with the KR15DDT and KR20DDET engines, ODI stated.
The Japanese automaker has appeared to handle foremost bearing and L-link injury or seizures on the engines by introducing a number of manufacturing course of modifications over time, the regulator stated.
The investigation could also be expanded if wanted, ODI stated.
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