Recall 14V581000

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Report Date
20140922
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID
2014 INFINITI Q70 HYBRID

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.