Recalls: Infiniti Y51 M
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Infiniti Y51 M
Infiniti Y51 M35h: transmission may detach from mounting
In September 2014, a recall was issued for Infiniti Y51 M35h vehicles – due to a casting issue, there may be a crack in the automatic transmission case of some of these vehicles. If there was a crack and the vehicle was driven at high speeds (i.e. over 140 km/h), the crack could grow. At worst, the transmission may detach from its mounting, posing an accident hazard to the driver and other road users. The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range JN1BA*V37A0320003 to JN1BA*V37A0330009 (PRA 2014/14334).
Infiniti Y51 M35h: unintended acceleration
In September 2014, a recall as issued for Infiniti Y51 M35h vehicles. Due to a software issue, these vehicles may gradually accelerate regardless of accelerator pedal action. The driver could, however, decelerate the vehicle as normal by applying the brakes. The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range JN1BEAY51A0150004 to JN1BEAY51A0170005 (PRA 2014/14335).
2012-13 Infiniti Y51 M35h: powertrain may shut down
In July 2016, a recall was issued for Infiniti Y51 M35h vehicles that were:
- Manufactured from June 2012 to October 2013; and,
- Had VINs in the range JN1BEAY51A0150004 to JN1BEAY51A0170005.
If the electric water pump in the cooling system for the hybrid drive system failed, the water temperature may rise and a warning lamp would illuminate. If the vehicle continued to be driven in this condition, the overheat protection control may engage to stop the engine and traction motor from operating. The loss of motive power from this powertrain shut down could pose an accident hazard (PRA 2016/15528).
Problems and faults: Infiniti Y51 M
Overview
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Problems and faults: Infiniti Y51 M
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Infiniti Y51 M.
