The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V527000·Announced 2016-07-12

Nissan Recalls 2012-2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid for Engine Shutdown Risk

Nissan is recalling 1,140 Infiniti M35 Hybrid vehicles because a system overheat may cause the engine to shut off while driving, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine shutdown) that creates an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid vehicles manufactured between March 23, 2010, and September 9, 2013. The recall involves 1,140 vehicles.

A system overheat condition may cause the hybrid powertrain control module to shut off the engine. If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INFINITI M35 HYBRID
Brand
INFINITI
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Powertrain
Hazard
Affected units
1,140

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • M35 HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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