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 announced a major safety recall Wednesday affecting over 480,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada due to a potential engine failure risk.The recall includes select Nissan and Infiniti models equipped with VC‑Turbo engines.

Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure