The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division has announced a significant recall affecting more than 480,000 Nissan vehicles across the U.S. and Canada. This measure is in response to identified manufacturing defects that could potentially cause engine power loss during operation.

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall primarily involves certain models equipped with either 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression (VC) turbo engines. The specific models impacted include:

•⁠ ⁠2019-2020 Nissan Altima
•⁠ ⁠2019-2022 Infiniti QX50
•⁠ ⁠2021-2024 Nissan Rogue
•⁠ ⁠2022 Infiniti QX55

The NHTSA warns that bearing failures, which may develop gradually, can lead to severe engine damage and even failure while driving. Drivers may receive early warnings of potential issues through various indicators, including unusual noises from the engine compartment, rough engine performance, and the illumination of malfunction indicator lights on the dashboard.

While local authorized Nissan dealers typically import vehicles from Japan, many consumers in Antigua and Barbuda also personally import vehicles from the U.S. or Canada. Owners of the aforementioned Nissan models are urged to be particularly attentive and verify whether their vehicles are affected by the recall.

To determine if their vehicle is included in the recall, owners can contact Nissan’s customer service line at 800647-7261 or Infiniti’s customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Additionally, they can reach out to the NHTSA Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or visit the NHTSA website for further information.

Consumers seeking more details or assistance can also contact the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division at 462-4347, via email at [email protected], or check their website at consumer affairs.