Nissan recalling 909k vehicles globally over accelerator issue

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Nissan is issuing a massive recall that will see the Japanes
automaker repair 908,900 vehicles worldwide, with nearly 100,000 o
the affected models in the United States. While an official recal
notice from Nissan or the National Highway Traffic Safet
Administration is not yet available, Reuters has been able to confir
the recall with Nissan

Nissan's recall is kind of the opposite of the Toyota unintende
acceleration, in that it covers a lack of acceleration. According t
the report, a sensor in the gas pedal can develop faults, leading to
sluggish acceleration or an outright stall regardless of how muc
throttle the driver dials in. The huge recall covers mostly Japanes
domestic models like the Serena, X-Trail, Lafesta and Fuga, which mak
up for 764,800 of the 908,900 faulty vehicles. However, 98,30
Infiniti M sedans are being recalled in the US, although it's unclea
at this time which model years and trims are affected. The remainin
vehicles are found in Europe and Oceania, according to Nissa
spokesman Chris Keefe

No injuries or accidents have been reported due to the faults. Th
90-minute repair will see techs replace the accelerator pedal an
tweak the engine control programs. We'll update this story as soon a
Nissan or NHTSA makes an official statement

[Your Name]

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Nissan is issuing a massive recall that will see the Japanese
automaker repair 908,900 vehicles worldwide, with nearly 100,000 of
the affected models in the United States. While an official recall
notice from Nissan or the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration is not yet available, Reuters has been able to confirm
the recall with Nissan.
Nissan's recall is kind of the opposite of the Toyota unintended
acceleration, in that it covers a lack of acceleration. According to
the report, a sensor in the gas pedal can develop faults, leading to a
sluggish acceleration or an outright stall regardless of how much
throttle the driver dials in. The huge recall covers mostly Japanese
domestic models like the Serena, X-Trail, Lafesta and Fuga, which make
up for 764,800 of the 908,900 faulty vehicles. However, 98,300
Infiniti M sedans are being recalled in the US, although it's unclear
at this time which model years and trims are affected. The remaining
vehicles are found in Europe and Oceania, according to Nissan
spokesman Chris Keefe.
No injuries or accidents have been reported due to the faults. The
90-minute repair will see techs replace the accelerator pedal and
tweak the engine control programs. We'll update this story as soon as
Nissan or NHTSA makes an official statement.

There's far too many gadgets, gizmos, and gimmicks in cars today. They
should go back to building cars properly. :-(

[willshak]

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From AB
Nissan is issuing a massive recall that will see the Japanese
automaker repair 908,900 vehicles worldwide, with nearly 100,000 of
the affected models in the United States. While an official recall
notice from Nissan or the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration is not yet available, Reuters has been able to confirm
the recall with Nissan.
Nissan's recall is kind of the opposite of the Toyota unintended
acceleration, in that it covers a lack of acceleration. According to
the report, a sensor in the gas pedal can develop faults, leading to a
sluggish acceleration or an outright stall regardless of how much
throttle the driver dials in. The huge recall covers mostly Japanese
domestic models like the Serena, X-Trail, Lafesta and Fuga, which make
up for 764,800 of the 908,900 faulty vehicles. However, 98,300
Infiniti M sedans are being recalled in the US, although it's unclear
at this time which model years and trims are affected. The remaining
vehicles are found in Europe and Oceania, according to Nissan
spokesman Chris Keefe.
No injuries or accidents have been reported due to the faults. The
90-minute repair will see techs replace the accelerator pedal and
tweak the engine control programs. We'll update this story as soon as
Nissan or NHTSA makes an official statement.

There's far too many gadgets, gizmos, and gimmicks in cars today. They
should go back to building cars properly. :-(

I'm waiting for the automatic sun visors that drop down when the
computer detects the sun streaming in the windshield. :-)

[Your Name]

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From AB
Nissan is issuing a massive recall that will see the Japanese
automaker repair 908,900 vehicles worldwide, with nearly 100,000 of
the affected models in the United States. While an official recall
notice from Nissan or the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration is not yet available, Reuters has been able to confirm
the recall with Nissan.
Nissan's recall is kind of the opposite of the Toyota unintended
acceleration, in that it covers a lack of acceleration. According to
the report, a sensor in the gas pedal can develop faults, leading to a
sluggish acceleration or an outright stall regardless of how much
throttle the driver dials in. The huge recall covers mostly Japanese
domestic models like the Serena, X-Trail, Lafesta and Fuga, which make
up for 764,800 of the 908,900 faulty vehicles. However, 98,300
Infiniti M sedans are being recalled in the US, although it's unclear
at this time which model years and trims are affected. The remaining
vehicles are found in Europe and Oceania, according to Nissan
spokesman Chris Keefe.
No injuries or accidents have been reported due to the faults. The
90-minute repair will see techs replace the accelerator pedal and
tweak the engine control programs. We'll update this story as soon as
Nissan or NHTSA makes an official statement.

There's far too many gadgets, gizmos, and gimmicks in cars today. They
should go back to building cars properly. :-(

I'm waiting for the automatic sun visors that drop down when the
computer detects the sun streaming in the windshield. :-)

You can already get glass that darkens in bright light (they use it in
spectacles) which doesn't rely on an electronic gizmo, but whether
that's usable for your car's windows will depend on local laws.

[willshak]

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From AB
Nissan is issuing a massive recall that will see the Japanese
automaker repair 908,900 vehicles worldwide, with nearly 100,000 of
the affected models in the United States. While an official recall
notice from Nissan or the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration is not yet available, Reuters has been able to confirm
the recall with Nissan.
Nissan's recall is kind of the opposite of the Toyota unintended
acceleration, in that it covers a lack of acceleration. According to
the report, a sensor in the gas pedal can develop faults, leading to a
sluggish acceleration or an outright stall regardless of how much
throttle the driver dials in. The huge recall covers mostly Japanese
domestic models like the Serena, X-Trail, Lafesta and Fuga, which make
up for 764,800 of the 908,900 faulty vehicles. However, 98,300
Infiniti M sedans are being recalled in the US, although it's unclear
at this time which model years and trims are affected. The remaining
vehicles are found in Europe and Oceania, according to Nissan
spokesman Chris Keefe.
No injuries or accidents have been reported due to the faults. The
90-minute repair will see techs replace the accelerator pedal and
tweak the engine control programs. We'll update this story as soon as
Nissan or NHTSA makes an official statement.

There's far too many gadgets, gizmos, and gimmicks in cars today. They
should go back to building cars properly. :-(

I'm waiting for the automatic sun visors that drop down when the
computer detects the sun streaming in the windshield. :-)

You can already get glass that darkens in bright light (they use it in
spectacles) which doesn't rely on an electronic gizmo, but whether
that's usable for your car's windows will depend on local laws.

That's not as stupid as power sun visors. You did see the smiley, right?
Most states in the US ban tinted windshields except for the top 4 or 5
inches.

[Your Name]

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From AB
Nissan is issuing a massive recall that will see the Japanese
automaker repair 908,900 vehicles worldwide, with nearly 100,000 of
the affected models in the United States. While an official recall
notice from Nissan or the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration is not yet available, Reuters has been able to confirm
the recall with Nissan.
Nissan's recall is kind of the opposite of the Toyota unintended
acceleration, in that it covers a lack of acceleration. According to
the report, a sensor in the gas pedal can develop faults, leading to a
sluggish acceleration or an outright stall regardless of how much
throttle the driver dials in. The huge recall covers mostly Japanese
domestic models like the Serena, X-Trail, Lafesta and Fuga, which make
up for 764,800 of the 908,900 faulty vehicles. However, 98,300
Infiniti M sedans are being recalled in the US, although it's unclear
at this time which model years and trims are affected. The remaining
vehicles are found in Europe and Oceania, according to Nissan
spokesman Chris Keefe.
No injuries or accidents have been reported due to the faults. The
90-minute repair will see techs replace the accelerator pedal and
tweak the engine control programs. We'll update this story as soon as
Nissan or NHTSA makes an official statement.

There's far too many gadgets, gizmos, and gimmicks in cars today. They
should go back to building cars properly. :-(

I'm waiting for the automatic sun visors that drop down when the
computer detects the sun streaming in the windshield. :-)

You can already get glass that darkens in bright light (they use it in
spectacles) which doesn't rely on an electronic gizmo, but whether
that's usable for your car's windows will depend on local laws.

That's not as stupid as power sun visors. You did see the smiley, right?

Yep, although it's the winking smiley that usually indicates a joke.
With automatic headlights and automatic wipers already on many cars,
probably the only thing stopping automatic sun visors is the problem of
varying driver heights. Sun visors in general tend to be rather
useless, not that it stops morons zooming along as thoought they can
still see perfectly. :-(

Post by willshak
Most states in the US ban tinted windshields except for the top 4 or 5
inches.

Same here in New Zealand (my car has a tint across the top), although
I'm not sure if there's a transparency limit to the tint or no just
tint at all. Some cars do have tinted rear and side windows.

Of course, the adjusting glass isn't tinted until you are in bright
light. It might be possible (illegally) to actually pass the car's road
worthiness test without them noticing it in a dark(er) service /
testing centre ... BUT the police would eventually stop you on the
road.

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You can already get glass that darkens in bright light (they use it in
spectacles) which doesn't rely on an electronic gizmo, but whether
that's usable for your car's windows will depend on local laws.

So you drive out of bright sun into a tunnel?

It doesn't react quickly so you are driving BLIND.

There is an expectation that a driver is sensible enough and has
anticipation skills to whip the sunglasses off as they enter a tunnel.

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You can already get glass that darkens in bright light (they use it in
spectacles) which doesn't rely on an electronic gizmo, but whether
that's usable for your car's windows will depend on local laws.

So you drive out of bright sun into a tunnel?
It doesn't react quickly so you are driving BLIND.

The glass is very quick changing these days and has variations rather
than just clear and dark.

Post by Peter Hill
There is an expectation that a driver is sensible enough and has
anticipation skills to whip the sunglasses off as they enter a tunnel.

Uh-oh! The Horatio Caine school of driving - glasses on, glasses off,
glasses on, glasses off, ... ;-)

Most drivers aren't sensible. Most don't wear sunglasses either. The
usual option is to use the car's windscreen sunshades, despite them
being rather useless most of the time.

[willshak]

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You can already get glass that darkens in bright light (they use it in
spectacles) which doesn't rely on an electronic gizmo, but whether
that's usable for your car's windows will depend on local laws.

So you drive out of bright sun into a tunnel?
It doesn't react quickly so you are driving BLIND.

The glass is very quick changing these days and has variations rather
than just clear and dark.

Post by Peter Hill
There is an expectation that a driver is sensible enough and has
anticipation skills to whip the sunglasses off as they enter a tunnel.

Uh-oh! The Horatio Caine school of driving - glasses on, glasses off,
glasses on, glasses off, ... ;-)
Most drivers aren't sensible. Most don't wear sunglasses either. The
usual option is to use the car's windscreen sunshades, despite them
being rather useless most of the time.

Most times driving west into the late afternoon sun, or east into the
early morning sun, or the passenger side visor mirror to check your makeup.