- Nissan is recalling 28,294 2011 Nissan Jukes because the vehicle could stall without warning, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- The turbocharger boost sensor bracket may separate from the air inlet tube due to a defective weld.
- The recall is expected to begin on January 9.
WASHINGTON — Nissan is recalling 28,294 2011 Nissan Jukes because the vehicle could stall without warning, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"The turbocharger boost sensor bracket may separate from the air inlet tube due to a defective weld," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "If the bracket comes off, the vehicle could stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash."
Nissan said it is "aware of several stalling incidents in foreign countries," in documentation filed with the federal safety agency. The automaker noted that no other Nissan or Infiniti vehicles are not affected because they do not use this air inlet tube.
The recall affects Jukes manufactured from April 9, 2010 through May 12, 2011.
Nissan dealers will check the lot number on the air inlet tube and replace it. The recall is expected to begin on January 9. Owners can contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Inside Line says: If you own the aforementioned 2011 Nissan Juke, be aware that a recall is in the works.
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marylandjuke says:
05:08 AM, 03/21/2012
This time it was the Turbo Air Intake Sensor.. Or the faulty connection/weld in and around the sensor.. I took the Juke to the dealer only to have the dealer tell me I'd have to wait for the parts. Being that they are on back order. Yet while at a number of forums and sites like facebook, Users where panicking.. claiming the Juke would as they put it "blow up". The dealer assured me and even shown me the location of the sensor so I could keep and eye on things. Mind you.. Here is where the lose of communicate ends.. The sensor would not simply brake off or become dislodged.. a down force is needed to fracture this area. IE the loosing and tightening of the bolt associated with the engine cover. So simply getting into your Juke and starting it up will not cause a breakage. However, If your Juke has seen the repair shop and this connection has become weak.. then you will need to keep an eye on it. I've posted a picture of the affected area on my blog along with a few notes of past and current blogs. facebook/MarylandJukes or facebook/NissanJukeOwnersRegistry
rayzor says:
10:00 PM, 12/15/2011
they should just send the Joke back...A thing that no one wants to back or even look at!
marvinkm says:
07:12 PM, 12/15/2011
While nowhere near as severe, I'd sure like them to release a fix for the spelling error in the SL stereo. http://pic.twitter.com/J4l9Tnqz
Instead, Nissan Customer Service says "Bluetooth is a third party company and only supplies Nissan with their product. There fore, Nissan is not in a position to make comment or rectify this concern."
Guess Nissan must've made the turbo themselves?
bluejuke says:
06:01 PM, 12/15/2011
happened to me 200 miles from home on a road trip on a 100 degree day, I wasn't a happy guy puttin along at 50mph for 200 miles, saw a lady on the side of the road today about 30 miles from the nearest town and stopped and hers was broken,I offered to fix it with the exopy and zip ties I used on mine
okbeartoy says:
08:26 AM, 12/15/2011
This has been a common failure on the Juke. I experienced this failure over Memorial Day weekend. Mine didn't stall but had only enough power to creep along at 20mph... Several of the Juke forums show a modification using wire ties to keep the sensor tighly in place in the event of a "blowout" so the vehicle can still be driven.