Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #14V129000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured December 2, 2013, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with 20 inch wheels. In the affected vehicles, the Certification label incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 4,497 lb instead of the correct 4,343 lb. As such, the vehicles do not comply with Part 567 "Certification Regulation."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 468 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V129000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 19, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V129000 |
| Units affected: | 468 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured December 2, 2013, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with 20 inch wheels. In the affected vehicles, the Certification label incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 4,497 lb instead of the correct 4,343 lb. As such, the vehicles do not comply with Part 567 "Certification Regulation."
- Consequeces:
- An incorrect GAWR listing may result in the vehicle being overloaded which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Nissan will notify owners, and will mail owners a corrected Certification label, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2014. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.