NHTSA recall 16V-430 (16V430000)
steering recall reported June 13, 2016 - about 28,182 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V430000
- Also written as
- 16V-430
- Reported
- June 13, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~28,182
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-430 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.