Infiniti Q70: Engine May Stall

Infiniti Q70 Engine Stall Recall Infiniti is recalling approximately 270 Q70 vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a potential water pump failure in the hybrid powertrain that can cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly after about five minutes of driving. The current system stops the engine to prevent transmission damage, but this creates a safety risk by leaving drivers stranded. Infiniti will reprogram the vehicle's engine control unit to allow the car to operate at reduced power and reach a dealership instead of shutting down completely.

Recalling firm

Infiniti GB

Product

Vehicles: Infiniti Q70. Units affected: 270

Reason

If the water pump fails in the hybrid power train the MIL will illuminate. The Owner's Manual informs the driver to take the vehicle to a dealership or the transmission could be compromised. However the engine logic will stop the engine after approximately five minutes of driving. As this would be an unexpected event the driver and occupants could be left in a dangerous situation. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the ECU to enable a limp-home mode which will allow the vehicle to get to a dealership under reduced power.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-08-30

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0bcf5eec-1a14-41fd-a4ab-9ee4df82b3a4