Nissan recalls more than 809,000 SUVs; key defect can cut off engine

Nissan says the SUVs have jack-knife folding keys that may not stay fully open. If driven with the key partially folded, a driver could touch the fob, inadvertently turning off the engine. This can cause loss of engine power and power brakes, and the air bags might not inflate in a crash Detroit: Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the US and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they’re being driven. This can cause loss of engine power and power brakes, and the air bags might not inflate in a crash.