450,000 cars recalled for brake fluid leak that could make them catch fire
Nissan is recalling over 450,000 vehicles worldwide due to a brake fluid leak that could cause them to catch fire.
Due to the fire risk, Nissan is urging owners to park the vehicles outdoors and away from structures if the antilock brake light comes on for more than ten seconds.
The recall covers the Nissan Murano SUV from 2015 through 2018 and Maxima sedans from 2016 to 2018. There are other cars included, which are Infiniti QX60 and Nissan Pathfinder SUVs from 2017 to 2019.
Most cars are in the US and Canada.
Nissan says that the antilock brake actuator pump can leak fluid onto a circuit board causing electrical shorts and fires.
It’s Nissan’s third recall for the same problem, and the company keeps expanding the number of affected models.
About 120,000 US vehicles were recalled in 2016 and Nissan further recalled 215,000 in 2018, according to The New Daily.
Nissan dealers will now replace the pumps on all of the vehicles. Notices telling owners of the safety risk will be sent December 2.
Owners will get a second notice next summer when additional parts are available.
In a statement on Friday, Nissan said a seal in the pump can leak brake fluid onto an electronic control circuit board. In rare cases, the leaks could cause an electrical short.
“Nissan Group is committed to the safety, security and satisfaction of our customers and their passengers,” the statement said.