Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles
— Recall Campaign #14V581000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,412 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V581000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 22, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V581000 |
| Units affected: | 5,412 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
- Consequeces:
- The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on November1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- 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.