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The second-generation Nissan Rogue was introduced in 2013 for the 2014 MY, yet 108,503 examples of the compact crossover are prone to have a problem with corrosion buildup on the outer tube of the lift gate stay. As such, the Japanese carmaker decided to perform a voluntary recall to fix the problem.
As per a document filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, affected Nissan Rogue models were made between July 31, 2013, and January 16, 2016. Nissan claims that the anti-corrosion treatment used for the outer tube on the lift gate stay was altered from the original specification by the supplier. In other words, insufficient coating is the name of the game. What’s wrong with that, you ask?
Two stays provide power assist to the rear lift gate and operate under high pressure. Say the anti-corrosion coating is insufficient, and the outer tube corrodes due to sale and water penetration. What do you think it will happen when the outer tube fails when the lift gate is open and someone is loading his shopping bags in the trunk? Bang! A sudden release of pressure equals a big bump on the head.
Nissan discovered this issue after it “was made aware of several field incidents in a foreign market related to rear lift gate stays malfunctioning on older model Nissan vehicles that are not for sale in the United States.” The manufacturer initiated an investigation as a result of this. Even though the problem hasn’t been observed in any American-specification Rogue, Nissan decided to conduct a recall “out of abundance of caution.”
Owners of affected vehicles are to receive an interim notification within two months. A second notification will follow when the remedy parts become available. The fix consists in replacing the stays with new units. Of course, the remedy comes at no cost to the owner, even if the car is no longer under factory warranty.
Two stays provide power assist to the rear lift gate and operate under high pressure. Say the anti-corrosion coating is insufficient, and the outer tube corrodes due to sale and water penetration. What do you think it will happen when the outer tube fails when the lift gate is open and someone is loading his shopping bags in the trunk? Bang! A sudden release of pressure equals a big bump on the head.
Nissan discovered this issue after it “was made aware of several field incidents in a foreign market related to rear lift gate stays malfunctioning on older model Nissan vehicles that are not for sale in the United States.” The manufacturer initiated an investigation as a result of this. Even though the problem hasn’t been observed in any American-specification Rogue, Nissan decided to conduct a recall “out of abundance of caution.”
Owners of affected vehicles are to receive an interim notification within two months. A second notification will follow when the remedy parts become available. The fix consists in replacing the stays with new units. Of course, the remedy comes at no cost to the owner, even if the car is no longer under factory warranty.
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