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Nissan Rear Car Door Alert

A Car Alert that Can Save Lives

Nissan Rear Door Alert

HONORABLE MENTION: Nissan’s Rear Door Alert uses a weight-activated sensor to alert drivers with a beep of the horn if a child or pet may have been left behind in a car, helping to prevent health hazards. It will come standard on 2019 Altima, Sentra and Rogue models.

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