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Nissan recalling 909k vehicles globally over accelerator issue

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

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Your Name

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

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willshak

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.

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Your Name

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.

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willshak

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. :-(

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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Your Name

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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Peter Hill

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

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.

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Your Name

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.

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willshak

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