Recall
Infiniti Q45 — 98V325000
NHTSA ID
98V325000
Make
Infiniti
Model
Q45
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1998-12-14
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
22,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF WITHOUT PLACING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT."
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED AND THE DRIVER FAILED TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO 'PARK' OR ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY IF PARKED ON A SLOPE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT.