Nissan recalls over 50K SUVs due to dashboard screens going blank
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Nissan is recalling 51,598 SUVs connected to a software issue that can cause the dashboard to display a partial or completely blank screen that may increase the risk of a crash.
An error within the combination meter of these affected vehicles can cause communication failure between the graphic controller and the automotive controller integrated circuits, which may result in problems with the screen, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated in a recall letter.
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Nissan has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to the screen issue with the affected SUVs, the NHTSA noted.
What Nissan SUVs were recalled?
Why you should care:
Certain Nissan Kicks were recalled because of the potential blank screen issue. These SUVs were equipped with an affected combination meter display unit.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the combination meter display cannot show safety-related functions, and the driver may unknowingly operate the vehicle in an unsafe condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
The agency added that there is no initial warning, and the driver will see a partially blank, blue, or fully blank combination meter screen.
If I have the recalled Nissan SUV, what should I do?
What you can do:
Owners of the recalled Nissan Kicks can take them to their local dealership where technicians will be instructed to update the software on the vehicle’s combination meter.
These repairs will be performed for free. Moreover, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail starting on July 1.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.