Nissan recalls more than 443,000 vehicles due to engine failure

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Nissan issued a recall of 443,899 vehicles because of engine failure.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the automaker discovered a possible manufacturing problem in some engine parts in cars.
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Officials told Reuters that this issue could cause engine damage or complete failure, boosting the risk of a crash.
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The car recalls cover certain models: Nissan Rogue, Altima, Infiniti QX50, and Infiniti QX55 vehicles, Reuters noted, citing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report. The agency projects that 1.2% of all the recalled cars have this defect.