Nissan — Ariya
Passenger car, 2WD and 4WD models
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- Conductive fibrous shavings from the slip ring assembly of the drive motors may cause a short circuit between the two slip rings, resulting in an overcurrent detected in the inverter. As a result, engine torque is cut to protect internal components of the controller, resulting in a loss of drive and potentially an "EV System Off" display on the dashboard, increasing the risk of an accident.
- Origin
- Japan
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is about a safety notice for some Nissan Ariya electric cars. Tiny metal fibers from inside the motor may cause a short circuit.
What's happening? A short circuit could turn off the car’s power while driving. This could make the car lose power suddenly.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Nissan Ariya in certain European countries, this could affect you.
What should I do? Take your car to a Nissan dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Conductive fibrous shavings from the slip ring assembly of the drive motors may cause a short circuit between the two slip rings, resulting in an overcurrent detected in the inverter. As a result, engine torque is cut to protect internal components of the controller, resulting in a loss of drive and potentially an "EV System Off" display on the dashboard, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Japan
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