Nissan Recalls Cube Model;

Nissan said they would be recalling 51,100 Cube models in the United States after a fuel leak was found that could lead to a fire hazard. Competing models sold at your local VW Dealer have not had any recent similar problems.There is a chance that the Cube model could catch fire after being struck from the rear. Ford F-150 models do not have this fire hazard along with most other models.

Hartford Nissan Dealers sell other Nissan models that do not have this particular problem. Markets outside of North America are not affected by the recall. Nissan suspended Cube sales from Japan to the United States and Canada last week after the findings were reported. So far there have been no reported crashes or injuries due to the defect.

The Cube failed a test by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration where it was struck in the rear at 50 miles per hour and showed fuel leaks. Fixing the model will require a protective device to be installed in the fuel filler recirculation tube. Nissan had no comment on the expected cost for repairing the defect.

Sales will resume once the defect is fixed. The Nissan model is a mini MPV that is produced by Nissan and sold in many markets throughout the world such as Japan, Europe, and North America. The Cube is a somewhat quirky Nissan model that has a fan base. The first generation of the model was released in 1998. The model features a 1.3 liter l4 engine with a 5 or 6 speed manual transmission. Seating capacity for the model is 5.

Reviews for the model since its inception have been mixed with some positive reviews from Ezra Dyer of the New York Times, but a lot of negative ones as well. Many car enthusiasts are not familiar with the unique design which ended up being a turn off for many. Others appreciate the uniqueness of the vehicle and its quirks such as an asymmetrical rear window.