Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V581000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V581000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 5,412 affected units, Electric Drive Motor may Stop Working, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V581000
Report Received Date: 2014-09-22T00:00:00
Subject: Electric drive motor may stop working
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Potentially Affected Units: 5,412

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.75

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NHTSA ID: 14V581000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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