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2006 Infiniti Q45

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles fail to comply with the stop lamp and reflex reflector requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

this standard is to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about april 16, 2007. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2005 Infiniti Q45

Component

Child Seat:Vehicle Latch Anchor

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles equipped with power rear seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not meet the location requirement in this standard. this may cause difficulty in attaching some child seats to these brackets.

Corrective Action

if a child seat is not secured, there is an increased risk of injury in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified ones to ensure that the standard is met. the recall began on october 17, 2005. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2005 Infiniti Q45

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles fail to comply with the stop lamp and reflex reflector requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

this standard is to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about april 16, 2007. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2004 Infiniti Q45

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. the recall began on october 25, 2004. owners should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2002 Infiniti Q45

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.

Corrective Action

this could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the crank position sensors. camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. the replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2001 Infiniti Q45

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.

Corrective Action

if a sufficient number of cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these wheels. owner notification began april 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2000 Infiniti Q45

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.

Corrective Action

if a sufficient number of cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these wheels. owner notification began april 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

1998 Infiniti Q45

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. this can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.

Corrective Action

if the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the alternator. owner notification began july 29, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

1998 Infiniti Q45

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. this can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.

Corrective Action

if the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the alternator.

1998 Infiniti Q45

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

vehicle desription: passenger vehicles. the ignition key can be removed when the engine is turned off without placing the transmission shift lever in the "park" position. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Corrective Action

if this occurred and the driver failed to move the shift lever to 'park' or engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away if parked on a slope.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the shift lock control unit.

1997 Infiniti Q45

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. this can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.

Corrective Action

if the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the alternator. owner notification began july 29, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

1997 Infiniti Q45

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. this can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.

Corrective Action

if the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the alternator.

1997 Infiniti Q45

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

vehicle desription: passenger vehicles. the ignition key can be removed when the engine is turned off without placing the transmission shift lever in the "park" position. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Corrective Action

if this occurred and the driver failed to move the shift lever to 'park' or engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away if parked on a slope.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the shift lock control unit.

1992 Infiniti Q45

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. a conductive bridge can form between two lines of the circuit board pattern when there is accumulated electrolyte leaked froma capacitor and high humidity conditions. this can close a transistor on the circuit board which causes overheating.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in smoke or flame and possibly the speaker catching fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the circuit board with a new board that has been coated.

1991 Infiniti Q45

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

Corrective Action

the safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge.

1991 Infiniti Q45

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. a conductive bridge can form between two lines of the circuit board pattern when there is accumulated electrolyte leaked froma capacitor and high humidity conditions. this can close a transistor on the circuit board which causes overheating.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in smoke or flame and possibly the speaker catching fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the circuit board with a new board that has been coated.

1990 Infiniti Q45

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

Corrective Action

the safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge.