In a recall notice posted with the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nissan said it had identified bearing failures in certain vehicles. Nissan is recalling 443,899 vehicles in the U.S., the notice shows. In Canada, 37,837 are affected, a Nissan spokesperson told the Associated Press.

Nissan said in its announcement that a failed engine can lead to a “loss of motive power" and increase the risk of a crash.

Nissan recalling nearly half a million vehicles over defect that could cause engine failure - Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 vehicles with VC-Turbo engines over a possible risk of engine failure.