And Nissan executives have gone to considerable lengths to foster a cooperative attitude among workers from top to bottom.
It even allowed Nissan executives to use a state plane for several months.
Twelve senior Nissan executives have already said that they will not make the move.
Nissan executives saw the prototype as a halo car that would improve their company's image in the minds of consumers.
Nissan executives are expecting substantial results from the new campaign.
The new plant will be highly automated, Nissan executives said, employing 500 workers who will produce 300,000 engines a year.
In recent months, in fact, many Nissan executives and dealers have served up many versions.
Nissan executives said they would not admit to a defect but would carry out a service campaign that met the requirements of a traditional recall.
But Nissan executives say they do not expect prospective buyers to be put off by that.
Nissan executives say they're building a base for the future.