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Nissan Motor Co Ltd is recalling more than 123,000 Altima sedans in the US to adjust the inflation of the spare tyres, which could be over- or under-inflated. Honda Motor Co Ltd is also recalling almost 46,000 Fit small cars in the US and Canada to fix a problem with the electronic stability control system software.
About 123,308 Altimas from model year 2013 are affected by the recall, according to documents filed the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Due to a production issue that has since been corrected, the spare tyres in some of the recalled cars may have too much or not enough air in them, NHTSA said. In some cases, the over inflation may have been significant enough to hurt the tyres' structural integrity, causing them to fail and increasing the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.
The problem with Nissan cars was discovered by a dealer and an investigation by the company found the problem was caused by a malfunctioning pressure regulator at its Canton, Mississippi, plant, NHTSA said.
Nissan will check the spare tyres and adjust the inflation as needed, NHTSA said. If after further investigation by Nissan, the tyre pressure exceeded a certain threshold, the spare tyre would be replaced.
For Honda, the recall affects 2012 and 2013 model year Fit Sport cars. The cars may tilt too far during sharp turns, possibly leading to loss of tyre traction and increasing the risk of a crash, according to documents filed with the NHTSA.
To address the issue, which was discovered by NHTSA, Honda will update the stability control software. Honda said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue.
The Nissan recall is expected to begin on May 3, NHTSA said while Honda owners will be notified by mail starting in May, the company said.
About 123,308 Altimas from model year 2013 are affected by the recall, according to documents filed the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Due to a production issue that has since been corrected, the spare tyres in some of the recalled cars may have too much or not enough air in them, NHTSA said. In some cases, the over inflation may have been significant enough to hurt the tyres' structural integrity, causing them to fail and increasing the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.
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Nissan said there were no reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue. About 2,000 cars are affected by the recall in Canada and another 43,782 in the US, Honda said.
The problem with Nissan cars was discovered by a dealer and an investigation by the company found the problem was caused by a malfunctioning pressure regulator at its Canton, Mississippi, plant, NHTSA said.
Nissan will check the spare tyres and adjust the inflation as needed, NHTSA said. If after further investigation by Nissan, the tyre pressure exceeded a certain threshold, the spare tyre would be replaced.
For Honda, the recall affects 2012 and 2013 model year Fit Sport cars. The cars may tilt too far during sharp turns, possibly leading to loss of tyre traction and increasing the risk of a crash, according to documents filed with the NHTSA.
To address the issue, which was discovered by NHTSA, Honda will update the stability control software. Honda said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue.
The Nissan recall is expected to begin on May 3, NHTSA said while Honda owners will be notified by mail starting in May, the company said.