Nissan Recalling 46,000 Cubes After Fuel Spill in NHTSA Crash Tests
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Nissan Recalling 46,000 Cubes After Fuel Spill in NHTSA Crash Tests



The Nissan Cube seems to be facing a similar problem with the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan that was recalled last month because of excess fuel leakage during government rear-impact crash tests.

In documents filed on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) website, the safety agency noted: "When the vehicle was rotated following a rear moving barrier crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits."

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