Infiniti Q50 Hybrid recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 15, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nissan North America, Inc. recalls 2017 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid, Q50

Recall number

17V571000

Brand / firm

Infiniti

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 814 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator may crack and release the gas needed to properly deploy the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200, option 7.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.