Defect Description For Recall
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Infiniti M35 Hybrid Vehicles Manufactured April 7, 2012, To September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Vehicles Manufactured December 10, 2012, To July 15, 2014, And 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid Vehicles Manufactured April 9, 2010, To May 7, 2014. Due To A Software Error, In The Affected Vehicles, If The Signal Is Lost From One Of The Two Throttle Position Sensors (Tps), The Engine Control Module (Ecm) Will Go Into A Fail-Safe Mode, Partially Closing The Throttle Chamber. Should The Lost Signal Be Restored, The Throttle Chamber May Open, Regardless Of The Position Signal From The Tps.
Make Of Vehicle
INFINITI
Model Of Vehicle
M35 HYBRID
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V583000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
The Vehicle May Gradually Accelerate Due To The Throttle Chamber Reopening. This Unexpected Acceleration May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Nissan Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Reprogram The Ecm, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 10, 2014. Owners May Contact Nissan Customer Service At 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120407
End Of Manufacture
20130909
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6562
Date Owners Notified
20141110
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140922