Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles
— Recall Campaign #14V582000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 817 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V582000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 22, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V582000 |
| Units affected: | 817 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
- Consequeces:
- The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission assembly and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 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.