INFINITI M35 HYBRID 2012: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V527000

Make Model Year
INFINITI M35 HYBRID 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-08-15 2016-07-12 2016-07-12

Production Dates: 2010-03-23 - 2013-09-09

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1140

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 23, 2010, to September 9, 2013. A system overheat condition may cause the hybrid powertrain control module to shut off the engine.

Consequence

If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the hybrid control module, automatic transmission control unit, and inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 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.