INFINITI Q50 2014: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V588000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INFINITI | Q50 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-11-19 | 2013-11-20 | 2013-11-26 |
Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R1310
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Nissan North America, Inc.'s "Nissan" is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering. The affected vehicles received a power steering software version that, should the engine compartment reach freezing temperatures, the power steering software may disable the electric steering system and also may delay the engagement of the mechanical steering backup system.
The disablement of the steering systems could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan notified owners and arranged to have vehicles towed to the nearest Infiniti retailer. Customers were instructed not to drive their vehicles until they were repaired. Infiniti retailers provided affected customers with loaner vehicles, while the software update remedy was applied. These services were provided at no cost to the customer. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
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.
