46,671 Nissan Rogue crossovers recalled over faulty fuel pump issue

Japanese carmaker Nissan has announced a recall of 46,671 units of the 2014 Rogue crossovers due to a faulty fuel pump issue. The affected models were manufactured between July 25, 2013 - June 7, 2014. The Nissan Rogue is similar to the X-Trail except for some region specific differences.

According to a statement, the affected Nissan Rogue crossovers come with a defective fuel pump wherein the nickel plating inside the casing tends to flake off by the movement of fuel, vibration or pressure. These flakes land up on the impeller making…