Recall
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid — 14V581000
NHTSA ID
14V581000
Make
Infiniti
Model
Q70 Hybrid
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2014-09-22
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Units Affected
5,412
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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
The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.