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Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Recall 14V581: Hybrid Propulsion System

NHTSA campaign 14V581, reported September 22, 2014, 5,412 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V581Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Infiniti Q50 Hybrid2014
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid2014