Nissan, Chevrolet recall 173,000 vehicles over issue that could stall engines

Nissan and Chevrolet have recalled more than 173,000 vehicles because of a fuel pump issue that can lead to an engine stall and therefore increases the risk of a crash.

The automakers estimate that less than 5% of the recalled vehicles will have the defect, but customers should take any recalled vehicle to a dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, free repair.

The affected models are all vans. Here they are, along with the number of potentially affected vehicles in parentheses:

2013-21 Nissan NV200 (142,813)

2015-18 Chevrolet City Express (27,078)

2014-17 Nissan NV200 Taxi (3,065)

2019 Nissan NV200 Taxi (345)

A fuel pump sensor in the affected vehicles could have been routed incorrectly and may lead to an electrical short, a blown fuse and an engine stall, according to the r