Nissan Recalling 80,000 Vehicles in North America

Washington DC October 20, 2006; the AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan is recalling 132,000 vehicles globally and 80,000 in North America because of an ignition key defect, though there have been no reports of injuries related to the defect, according to an AP report published in The Detroit Free Press.

In North America, 70,000 Murano SUVs and 10,000 Maxima sedans are being recalled because some of the rods connecting the ignition with parts that start the engine are too long, affecting the startup process.

The recalls involve only models using Nissan's "intelligent keys" with integrated circuit chips inside, which allow drivers to open their car doors with their keys still inside their pockets by just pressing on the handle.