Owners with Nissan Rogues produced between June 11th, 2013 and June 7th, 2014 are advised to bring their SUVs back to the dealership. Faulty fuel pumps could cause the Rogue to stall when driving or fail to start. This recall will replace your current pump free of charge.
The fault is caused by nickel plating in the pump coming lose and binding up in the impellor. Nissan first heard of this problem in March of 2014, as more incidents occurred the recall went out.
The complete press release can be viewed below:
RECALL Subject : Improper Plating on Fuel Pump may Result in Stall
Report Receipt Date: APR 03, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V197000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 76,242
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
NISSAN ROGUE 2014
Details
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, to June 7, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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