8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2014-09-22
Description
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 infiniti m35 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 7, 2012, to september 9, 2013, 2014 infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured december 10, 2012, to july 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 9, 2010, to may 7, 2014. Due to a software error, in the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the two throttle position sensors (tps), the engine control module (ecm) will go into a fail-safe mode, partially closing the throttle chamber. Should the lost signal be restored, the throttle chamber may open, regardless of the position signal from the tps.
Consequence
The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. This unexpected acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ecm, 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.
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2014-09-22
Description
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 infiniti m35 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 7, 2012, to september 9, 2013, 2014 infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured december 10, 2012, to july 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 9, 2010, to may 7, 2014. Due to a software error, in the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the two throttle position sensors (tps), the engine control module (ecm) will go into a fail-safe mode, partially closing the throttle chamber. Should the lost signal be restored, the throttle chamber may open, regardless of the position signal from the tps.
Consequence
The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. This unexpected acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ecm, 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.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2014-09-22
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #4 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2014-09-22
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2020-12-08
Description
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 infiniti m56, 2012-2013 m35 hybrid, and 2014 q70 and q70 hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2wd and with a hybrid or vk56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Consequence
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Corrective Action
Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began february 5, 2021. Owners may contact infiniti customer service 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.
DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2020-12-08
Description
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 infiniti m56, 2012-2013 m35 hybrid, and 2014 q70 and q70 hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2wd and with a hybrid or vk56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Consequence
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Corrective Action
Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began february 5, 2021. Owners may contact infiniti customer service 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.
DEFECT #7 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2020-12-08
Description
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 infiniti m56, 2012-2013 m35 hybrid, and 2014 q70 and q70 hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2wd and with a hybrid or vk56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Consequence
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Corrective Action
Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began february 5, 2021. Owners may contact infiniti customer service 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.
DEFECT #8 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2020-12-08
Description
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 infiniti m56, 2012-2013 m35 hybrid, and 2014 q70 and q70 hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2wd and with a hybrid or vk56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Consequence
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Corrective Action
Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began february 5, 2021. Owners may contact infiniti customer service 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.