NHTSA recall 16V527000

Hybrid Propulsion System · Nissan North America, Inc.

July 12, 2016report date

1,140units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid, 2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V527000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.