Nissan Recalling 143,000 Vehicles Vulnerable to Road Salt
Christopher Jensen reports, “Nissan and Infiniti have issued a geographic recall of about 143,000 vehicles in cold-weather states because road salt could cause corrosion that could cause the tire-pressure monitors to malfunction” (New York Times Auto Blog “Wheels”, 10/16).
The vehicles included in the recall are: 2008–10 Infiniti M35 and M45.; 2009 Nissan Cube; 2009 Nissan Murano; 2008 Nissan Rogue. The states included in the recall are: Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
In a limited geographic recall, “automakers are allowed to repair vehicles only from states where the problem is likely to be caused by the weather or regional factors such as salt use.” However, many consumer advocates have long protested the practice, arguing that vehicle consumers travel from state to state and geographic recalls do not adequately protect consumers. As an attorney who has witnessed consequences of automobile manufacturing negligence, I agree that the practice of geographic recalls subjects consumers who move their vehicles between states to additional risks. As always, it is important to stay on top of vehicle recalls and act quickly in addressing the problem.
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