Nissan initiates a recall impacting thousands of its vehicles over a critical safety concern.
At a Glance
- Over 37,000 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are affected due to a rearview camera defect.
- Models involved include the 2024-2025 Nissan Rogue and the 2025 Infiniti QX80.
- The defect breaches federal safety standards, increasing crash risk by reducing rear visibility.
- Vehicle owners will receive free software updates to fix the issue.
Nissan Implements Vehicle Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a significant recall involving over 37,000 vehicles from Nissan and its luxury division, Infiniti. The recall affects the 2024-2025 Nissan Rogue and 2025 Infiniti QX80 models due to a software flaw in the rearview camera system. This malfunction can result in a blank camera screen when the vehicle is in reverse.
Such a defect escalates the potential risk of accidents, as drivers rely heavily on the rearview camera for backing up safely. The absence of the camera image constitutes a breach of federal motor vehicle safety standards concerning rear visibility.
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Corrective Measures and Compliance
Nissan plans to rectify this issue by offering a free software update to all affected vehicle owners. This update can be installed through over-the-air transmission technology or by visiting a Nissan or Infiniti dealership. The automaker will begin dispatching notification letters to vehicle owners by November 21 to inform them about the recall and instruct them on the steps to have the software updated.
“The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver’s rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash,” the Nissan recall says.
Despite the potential hazard posed by the defect, there have been no reports of incidents or injuries connected to the flawed camera systems. This proactive recall is a testament to Nissan’s commitment to driver safety and regulatory compliance.
Contact Information and Additional Details
Owners of the impacted models can contact Nissan at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 800-662-6200 for further details regarding the recall. Each notice will contain more specific information, such as the internal recall numbers (R24B3 and R24B4).
Nissan previously issued a recall of 24,000 2019-2020 Nissan Leaf vehicles due to battery overheating issues, underlining the manufacturer’s diligence in addressing vehicle defects to preserve customer safety.