NHTSA recall 14V-581 (14V581000)
hybrid propulsion system recall reported September 22, 2014.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V581000
- Also written as
- 14V-581
- Reported
- September 22, 2014
- Component
- hybrid propulsion system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-581 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.