Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- Component
- Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 2,708
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-12-07
- Owners notified
- 2021-02-05
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Safety risk
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.