Recall
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid — 16V430000
NHTSA ID
16V430000
Make
Infiniti
Model
Q50 Hybrid
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2016-06-13
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
28,182
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
Consequence
If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.