Infiniti Q70: Oil May Leak Engine May Stall

Recall Summary Infiniti is recalling 740 Q70 and Q50 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the timing chain tensioner gasket may not seal properly, allowing engine oil to leak. If the leak goes unaddressed and driving continues, the engine could lose oil and stall, and in rare cases with an ignition source present, there is a potential fire risk. The fix involves replacing the timing chain tensioner gasket.

Recalling firm

Infiniti GB

Product

Vehicles: Infiniti Q70, Infiniti Q50. Units affected: 740

Reason

Due to insufficient sealing of the timing chain tensioner gasket the timing chain tensioner may loosen and an oil leak may occur from the engine. If t the vehicle continues to be driven engine oil could leak onto the road and the engine might stall due to low oil level. In an extreme case and in the presence of an ignition source there may be an increased risk of a fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the timing chain tensioner gasket with new.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2015-03-12

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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