2014-2016 Nissan Rogue recalled for liftgate corrosion

[jryka]

2014-2016 Nissan Rogue recalled for liftgate corrosion, nearly 109,000 vehicles affected

Nissan is recalling nearly 109,000 Nissan Rogue crossovers from the 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years. According to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of those vehicles may have problems with their liftgate supports, which could pose a safety hazard.

The problem is rooted in the protective coating used on the supports, which were supplied by Showa Auto Parts Company. In a defect report, NHTSA explains:

"The anti-corrosion treatment of the outer tube on the rear lift gate stay was altered from specification by the supplier, resulting in a potentially insufficient coating. The rear lift gate stay provides power assist to the rear lift gate and operates under high pressure gas. If the anti-corrosion coating is insufficient, in certain rare instances, the outer tube of the rear lift gate stay may corrode over time due to salt and water penetration; causing a sudden release of pressure."

In some cases, NHTSA says, it's possible that a stay might even break off. Either way--whether the stay becomes depressurized or separates from the vehicle entirely--it could increase the risk of injury to anyone trying to load the vehicle. (If you've ever been smacked in the head by a floppy liftgate, you know how unpleasant that can be.)

The recall affects 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue crossovers manufactured between July 31, 2013 and January 16, 2016. All told, Nissan estimates that some 108,503 vehicles registered in the U.S. are affected.

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As you might expect with a recall of this size, repair parts aren't readily available. Nissan says that it will send interim notices to owners by mid-June, followed by a final recall notice when parts are in stock. At that time, owners will be asked to take their vehicles to Nissan dealers, who will replace the rear tailgate stays at no charge.

If you believe that you own one of these vehicles and have further questions, you're encouraged to contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261, or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and ask about safety campaign #16V219000.

[Rogue One]

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Nissan says there have been no incidents in the U.S., but the Rogues have support struts that are similar to those in another country that have malfunctioned.

The automaker will notify owners in mid-June and replace the hatch support stays at no cost to owners. Parts are not yet available. Owners will get a second notice telling them when to take their SUVs to dealers for repairs.

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[colonelcasey]

I wonder if this affects people with a manual liftgate or a power liftgate. It's not entirely clearly from the notice and I'm pretty sure Nissan sold quite a few more Rogue's from 2013-2016 than 109k.

[RODOSFL]

Thanks for the heads up. I do seem to notice unusually high rust on the liftgate when I wash the 15' Rogue. Will have to keep an eye on it. Should I wait for the notice to arrive or take it in to the dealer and see what they can do?

[Maximus099]

Thanks for the heads up. I do seem to notice unusually high rust on the liftgate when I wash the 15' Rogue. Will have to keep an eye on it. Should I wait for the notice to arrive or take it in to the dealer and see what they can do?

They seem to mention only the supports and not the whole liftgate (door). In other words the cylinders I believe.

[Rogue One]

Thanks for the heads up. I do seem to notice unusually high rust on the liftgate when I wash the 15' Rogue. Will have to keep an eye on it. Should I wait for the notice to arrive or take it in to the dealer and see what they can do?

I would wait. As previously mentioned Parts Are Not Yet Available. Kinda hard to fix the problem without replacement parts.

[yearoftherat]

They seem to mention only the supports and not the whole liftgate (door). In other words the cylinders I believe.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the rear lift gate is a composite, not metal.

[Maximus099]

I believe also to have heard something very similar.

[gmajer]

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