Nissan recalls half a million cars in Japan

Nissan recalls 500,000 March and other models, but says the recall only applies toJapan.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (REUTERS) - Nissan Motor Co Ltd intends to recall nearly 500,000 March hatchbacks inJapan to fix a problem with the rear cabin light.

The same model is called the Micra outside of Japan.

No accidents or injuries have been reported due to the fault, which only occurred in carssold in Japan, a Nissan spokesman said.

The company did not disclose any estimate of the cost of the recalls.