CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The Direct Adaptive Steering system may show an error when the vehicle starts up. This can change how the steering responds and the vehicle's turning radius, so the car may not steer the way the driver expects. If the vehicle does not steer as anticipated, the risk of a crash increases.
The affected vehicles are certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles built within specific manufacturing date ranges. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Nissan will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software at no charge.
To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Infiniti Q50 | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Infiniti Q50 Hybrid | 201420152016 |