Recall 14V-581
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid and 1 other model: Hybrid propulsion system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-581
- Reported
- September 22, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 5,412 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 risk
The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Infiniti Q50 Hybrid 2014
- Infiniti Q70 Hybrid 2014