Nissan Recalls 215K Vehicles For Fire Risk

(RTTNews) - Nissan has recalled more than 215,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. due to a faulty brake component that could cause a fire if brake fluid leaks onto a circuit board.

The recall involves the 2015 to 2017 Nissan Murano SUV, 2016 to 2017 Nissan Maxima sedan, 2017 to 2018 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 SUV.

Nissan says an anti-lock brake pump can leak brake fluid onto a circuit board, causing an electrical short and increasing the fire risk. If drivers see the anti-lock brake warning lamp for more than 10 seconds after starting the engine, Nissan urges them not to drive the vehicles and park them outdoors.

Nissan said that the owners will be notified in October to take their vehicle to a dealership, where the component will be replaced, if necessary, free of charge.