Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V583000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V583000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 infiniti m35 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 7, 2012, to september 9, 2013, 2014 infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured december 10, 2012, to july 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 9, 2010, to may 7, 2014 Includes 6,562 affected units, Vehicle may Gradually Accelerate Unexpectedly, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 infiniti m35 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 7, 2012, to september 9, 2013, 2014 infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured december 10, 2012, to july 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 9, 2010, to may 7, 2014

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 infiniti m35 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 7, 2012, to september 9, 2013, 2014 infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured december 10, 2012, to july 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 9, 2010, to may 7, 2014. due to a software error, in the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the two throttle position sensors (tps), the engine control module (ecm) will go into a fail-safe mode, partially closing the throttle chamber. should the lost signal be restored, the throttle chamber may open, regardless of the position signal from the tps.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ecm, free of charge. the recall began on november 10, 2014. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V583000
Report Received Date: 2014-09-22T00:00:00
Subject: Vehicle may gradually accelerate unexpectedly
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 6,562

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 infiniti m35 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 7, 2012, to september 9, 2013, 2014 infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured december 10, 2012, to july 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured april 9, 2010, to may 7, 2014. due to a software error, in the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the two throttle position sensors (tps), the engine control module (ecm) will go into a fail-safe mode, partially closing the throttle chamber. should the lost signal be restored, the throttle chamber may open, regardless of the position signal from the tps.
Consequence Summary: The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. this unexpected acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ecm, free of charge. the recall began on november 10, 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: 95.46

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NHTSA ID: 14V583000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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