Infiniti Q70: Under Extreme Circumstances Transmission May Detach
Recall Summary Infiniti is recalling 22 Q70 and Q50 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the transmission casing may have developed cracks during manufacturing. If driven at high speeds, a cracked casing could cause vibration and, in extreme cases, the transmission could detach from the vehicle. Owners of affected vehicles will be asked to have their transmission casing inspected and replaced if cracked.
- Recalling firm
- Infiniti GB
- Product
- Vehicles: Infiniti Q70, Infiniti Q50. Units affected: 22
- Reason
- It has been identified that due to an issue during the casting process of the front of the transmission casing the casting may become cracked during the release phase of the operation. If the vehicle is driven at high speed in this condition the crack can grow and cause a vibration. In an extreme case the transmission may detach from the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the transmission casing for cracks and replace any transmission are found to be cracked.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-12-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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