Nissan recalling more than 700,000 Rogue and Rogue Sport models

Here we have an old-fashioned recall like the ones in the good old days. No software or circuit boards involved, just a weak piece of plastic. Nissan is recalling 712,458 examples of the Rogue and Rogue Sport in the U.S. because of a potential problem with their ignition keys. The jackknife-style keys sold with the Rogue's and Rogue Sport's base S trim contain a plastic bushing at the pivot point. That plastic can weaken so that it won't hold the key in the open and locked position. When the key is in the ignition, that weak pivot can allow the plastic key body to dangle from the key blade in the ignition. A driver's hand coming into contact with the dangling portion of the key could accidentally turn the car off while the car is in motion, increasing the chance of an accident.

The affected models are:

• 2014-2022 Nissan Rogue, 517,472 units

• 2017-2022 Nissan Rogue Sport, 194,986 units