Infiniti Q50: Automatic Transmission Malfunction May Affect Vehicle Emissions
Recall Summary Infiniti is recalling 76 Q50 and Q60 vehicles in the United Kingdom due to incorrect software in the engine control module that can cause automatic transmission malfunctions affecting emissions. The defect may not trigger a warning light or show up during diagnostic scanning. The manufacturer will reprogram the Electronic Control Module software to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- Infiniti GB
- Product
- Vehicles: Infiniti Q50, Infiniti Q60. Units affected: 76
- Reason
- Incorrect software in the engine control module can lead to malfunctions of the automatic transmission that could affect vehicle emissions. There may be no communication of the defect to the driver (MIL) and the defect would not be visible to a scanning diagnostic tool during servicing. There is no known concern affecting the safety of the automatic transmission in relation to this campaign but vehicle emissions may not be to the manufacturers specification. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the Electronic Control Module with latest level software.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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