[E. Haskell]

TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - Nissan Motor Co is recalling some 150,000 cars due to troubles with brake parts and electric devices, the transport ministry said.

The firm reported the recall to the ministry, saying it will cover 144,298 Elgrand minivans produced between April 2002 and Dec 2005, as well as 11,154 March minicars produced between Feb 2002 and March 2004 in Japan.

The minivans have a design problem that may make the braking distance longer, while the minicars have trouble with its electric switch system, the ministry said.

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