Nissan’s High-Tech China Sedans Hit Early Recall Over Accelerator Pedal Risk

An Early MisstepWhile Nissan plans to introduce new body-on-frame models in the U.S., the automaker is taking a more electrified approach in China. However, two of its newest entries, the N7 and N6, hit an early setback after being recalled by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) over a pedal-related issue.According to CarNewsChina, the N7 electric vehicle and N6 plug-in hybrid could develop wear inside the accelerator pedal assembly over time. The design-related defect could affect the pedal return operation, increasing the risk of a crash.This safety campaign, published on May 22, covers nearly 70,000 vehicles, including 49,465 N7 units and 18,800 N6 units.

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Trouble Beneath The AcceleratorBoth the N7 and N6 compete in China’s sedan market, a segment where Nissan has struggled to gain traction in the U.S. Their positioning also shows how different market pref …