Can you imagine driving your car over 70 mph on fast moving highways, and that it suddenly starts slowing that until it’s stops in the middle of the road? This is the history of a widely reported “double recall” involving Nissan and Chevrolet vehicles. A strange phenomenon where both brands are experiencing the exact same problem.
The car industry relies heavily on precision, but even well-designed systems can sometimes have errors. What’s the recall about? The fuel pump, or more specifically, the fuel pump module, could cause engines to shut down suddenly if at some point there’s a malfunction.
Some drivers’ are saying bye bye to trust in their cars after this.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recalling four vehicle models, including the Chevrolet City Express and Nissan NV200. And this is a big issue for the auto industry because the two major brands are experiencing the same issue, and for one of them, it’s not even the first time.
Which vehicles are under the spotlight?
More than 170,000 cars that are being recalled, so if you have one of the car listed below, you better act know:
- 2015–2018 Chevrolet City Express
- 2013–2021 Nissan NV200
- 2014–2017 Nissan NV200 Taxi
- 2019 Nissan NV200 Taxi
This shows how a single problem on a component can affect multiple model over years.
Even though “double recall” isn’t a formal technical term, it describes very well how two well-known brands are having the same kind of malfunction.
What’s behind the issue
To maintain engine performance, a component called a fuel pump module normally extracts fuel from the tank and applies pressure to it. If that system malfunctions, the engine may suddenly lose power, which poses a number of risks, particularly in fast-moving traffic.
There’s no reports of incidents or fatalities. And after admitting the risk, Nissan and Chevrolet have moved quickly to stop it. The problem is being watched as possibly widespread, because industry veterans believe that this may not be the first time that similar issues have arisen.
Owners who are affected are being encouraged to make repair appointments as soon as possible and check their vehicle identification number (VIN) on the websites of the automakers. For those who would prefer having an official reference, you can look for: NHTSA recall 25V676.
What this means for drivers and the industry
Finding out that your car is being recall, can be scary. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s job is to keep the public informed.
The first consequences for drivers are uncertainty and inconvenience—no one likes service appointments or the possibility of an unplanned breakdown.
However, we can try to look at the positive side: the “double recall” is more than just a factory fix; it’s also a public statement that the companies are committed to maintaining safety on and off the road. In a time when consumers are sensible to transparency and traceability, Nissan and Chevrolet are resolving a common fuel pump module vulnerability.
Even in an industry that is frequently hailed as “the pinnacle of human innovation and engineering,” recalls happen. The most important thing is how quickly and openly they are handled.
Nissan, which is already aware of previous recalls, is under more investigation.
The NHTSA early estimations of traffic fatalities for 2024, showed that 39,345 people died in car crashes. If you’re driving one of the car mentioned before (2015–2018 Chevrolet City Express, 2013–2021 Nissan NV200, 2014–2017 Nissan NV200 Taxi, or 2019 Nissan NV200 Taxi), don’t sit waiting for danger to pass by; go now and check your vehicle identification number on the manufacturer’s website yesterday, schedule the repair if your car is covered, and pay attention to the advice.