Recall 16V-430
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2014 to 2016 Infiniti Q50 and 1 other model: Steering (automated/adaptive steering); Steering (electric power assist system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-430
- Reported
- June 13, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 28,182 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
The risk
If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. 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 2014 to 2016
- Infiniti Q50 Hybrid 2014 to 2016