Nissan North America, Inc.'s is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #16V430000
Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 28,182 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V430000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 13, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V430000 |
| Units affected: | 28,182 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
- Consequeces:
- If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. 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.