Recall 14V582000: 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid, 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 22, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 817
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
The risk
The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission assembly and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V582000
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 10, 2014
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology