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NHTSARecalled Jun 13, 2016 · #16V430000

Software May Reduce Steering Ability

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Description

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. If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Software May Reduce Steering Ability
  • 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 Infiniti
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice