Vehicles Affected: Approximately 28,000 model-year 2014-16 Infiniti Q50 sedans manufactured between Dec. 26, 2012, and Dec. 11, 2015; and Q50 Hybrid sedans manufactured between Dec. 10, 2012, and Dec. 17, 2015
The Problem: The direct adaptive steering system may experience an error when starting the vehicle, altering the vehicle’s steering responsiveness and turning radius. The vehicle may not steer as the driver anticipates, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will reprogram the direct adaptive steering engine control unit software for free.
What Owners Should Do: The automaker will begin notifying owners on Aug. 9. Owners can call Nissan at 800-647-7261, the National Highway Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
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