Electrical system: softwareRecall 13V-445 · Infiniti and Nissan vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 13V-445 covers 151,695 Infiniti and Nissan vehicles for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V445000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.
The risk
The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 15, 2011 to September 20, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.