NHTSA Recall 16V527000
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Component: Hybrid Propulsion System. Reported 2016-07-12. An estimated 1,140 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 23, 2010, to September 9, 2013. A system overheat condition may cause the hybrid powertrain control module to shut off the engine.
Risk
If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the hybrid control module, automatic transmission control unit, and inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 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.