Nissan Motor () X-trail: Engine Insulation May Rest On Turbocharger
Nissan X-TRAIL Recall Summary Nissan is recalling 14,025 X-TRAIL vehicles with 2.0L diesel engines in the United Kingdom because the engine bay insulation may be positioned too close to the turbocharger, which could cause it to smoulder from the heat. The fix involves installing an additional bracket to move the insulation away from the turbocharger.
- Recalling firm
- Nissan Motor (GB) Limited
- Product
- Vehicles: Nissan Motor () X-TRAIL. Units affected: 14,025
- Reason
- The engine bay insulation for right hand drive vehicles equipped with 2.0 l diesel engine (M9R) engine may have insufficient clearance from the turbocharger. In extreme cases this may cause the insulation to smoulder due to the high temperature of the turbocharger. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional bracket to position the engine bay insulation away from the turbocharger.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-10-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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