INFINITI Q50 HYBRID 2014: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V581000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INFINITI | Q50 HYBRID | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-11-01 | 2014-09-22 | 2014-09-22 |
Production Dates: 2012-12-10 - 2014-06-25
Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5412
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
