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Nissan - Ignition key may collapse and shut off vehicle
Official notice
16 Feb 2023
Last checked
16 Feb 2023
An official NHTSA notice concerns Nissan - Ignition key may collapse and shut off vehicle. Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Published 2023-02-16.
What to do now
Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed march 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 30, 2023. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r22c5.
Units affected
712,458
Recall number
R22C8
Official notice
2023-02-16
The hazard
The hazard
Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
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Brand: Nissan. Contact: Nissan North America, Inc..
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