2014 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.

In April 2014, Nissan North America launched Safety Recall 14V-138 to address problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) algorithm in the following vehicles: model year (MY) 2013-2014 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder, Sentra and LEAF; MY 2013 Infiniti JX35; MY 2014 Infiniti QX60 and Q50; and MY 2013 Nissan NV 200/Taxi vehicles.According to Nissan, the OCS may misclassify adult front passenger occupants and turn off the passenger's frontal air bag for an adult occupant of sufficient weight.In March 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Recall Query after the agency received approximately 124 complaints alleging problems with the OCS after the recall repairs and/or other OCS related repairs were made by Nissan/Infiniti dealers.The majority of the complaints alleged the passenger air bag status light stays on (i.e., indicating passenger air bag is turned off) for adult front passengers of sufficient weight.Many of the complaints stated the dealers have made multiple repairs but the problem still persists.In its June 2015 response to ODI's information request under the Recall Query, Nissan provided approximately 1,121 complaints and field reports on the recalled vehicles.These reports alleged OCS issues similar to the NHTSA reports described above.At this time, NHTSA has received a total of approximately 208 complaints (note: total of 1,271 reports shown in the table above eliminates 58 duplicative reports received by ODI and manufacturer).This Recall Query has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA15-004) to conduct a comparative assessment and further evaluate the effectiveness of the recall remedy which will include a thorough review of the countermeasures taken by Nissan and its suppliers.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers:10583283 10585264 10585349 10585379 10592434 10593399 10593501 10594329 10594614 10594755 10595161 10595645 10595946 10596128 10596459 10596952 10597037 10597452 10597518 10597719 10598537 10598869 10604755 10604834 10605188 10605251 10606565 10606828 10607038 10609649 10610519 10610991 10614467 10614609 10614745 10616905 10617008 10617507 10617903 10618099 10618202 10619059 10619563 10620719 10621840 10622214 10625808 10625981 10625998 10626006 10626023 10626335 10626458 10626732 10628355 10629382 10629460 10629606 10630441 10630502 10630990 10632251 10632588 10632934 10632997 10633714 10633810 10637994 10638591 10639040 10639147 10639324 10639473 10643046 10643843 10644203 10644333 10644341 10644690 10644891 10644985 10648834 10648997 10649414 10649772 10649874 10651360 10651564 10651924 10651982 10652024 10658665 10658844 10659484 10660294 10661195 10661358 10661541 10661795 10661855 10662901 10663033 10663338 10663860 10663978 10668054 10668768 10670538 10672807 10673088 10676471 10678478 10678997 10679512 10680748 10680769 10680975 10681656 10682235 10682902 10682993 10683391 10683689 10689672 10689809 10689981 10691626 10692137 10692558 10692625 10693168 10695312 10700614 10700960 10701008 10701011 10701014 10701018 10701023 10701027 10701031 10701032 10701035 10701045 10701055 10701064 10701074 10701146 10701196 10701228 10701237 10701254 10701301 10701306 10701326 10701367 10701370 10701384 10701415 10701453 10701526 10701558 10701656 10701670 10701946 10702003 10702667 10702798 10703032 10703657 10703766 10703813 10704196 10704988 10705530 10705919 10706621 10712543 10712568 10712575 10713335 10714316 10714330 10714536 10714980 10715132 10715945 10717336 10720918 10720971 10721331 10721746 10723424 10724568 10731167 10731868 10732012 10732065

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and HEV warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a leaking seal. The contact was informed that the seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated a month later the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with misfires in the cylinder and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a monetary discount towards the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

NHTSA ID

11557519

Incident

Apr 18, 2022

Mileage

39,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System warning light and the brake system failure warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no failure was found. The failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V774000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Hybrid Propulsion System). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,700.

NHTSA ID

11518618

Incident

Mar 24, 2023

Mileage

80,700 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving occasionally and making a left or right turn, the wheels became stuck. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic coupler assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that he would receive a call back. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

NHTSA ID

11497464

Incident

Nov 23, 2022

Mileage

145,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started shuddering, jerking, and hesitated to respond. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs and ignition coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed to an independent mechanic who completed an unknown repair; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the sparks plugs and ignition coils were replaced. The failure reoccurred two weeks later. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V774000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Hybrid Propulsion System) and the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the recall repair was completed. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the CVT transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed back to the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

NHTSA ID

11484464

Incident

Sep 14, 2018

Mileage

89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front passenger’s side low beam headlight started to dim and then became inoperable. The contact then stated that on another day, the front driver’s side low beam headlight became inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and the contact was currently at the dealer The failure mileage was 101,966.

NHTSA ID

11478140

Incident

Aug 7, 2022

Mileage

101,966 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would hesitate without warning upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V774000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it was left in their possession; the contact was given a loaner vehicle until the recall could be serviced. Months later, the contact received a call from the dealer that parts were now available and that her vehicle was repaired. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that the original failure persisted and the vehicle was returned to the dealer. Once at the dealer, the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure and the contact was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and verified that the recall was serviced and no additional assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11457117

Incident

Nov 1, 2021

Mileage

120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would jerk upon acceleration without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the jerking was a normal vehicle since the vehicle was a hybrid. As the failure persisted, the contact went to the manufacturer's website and discovered that her vehicle had been placed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V774000(ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM); however, the parts for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was also notified of the recall and offered no assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11453365

Incident

Oct 25, 2017

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V774000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11448229

Incident

Jan 20, 2022

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).

TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION See ITB19-029 for models built after those listed above for a different Service Procedure. SERVICE INFORMATION The Applied Vehicles are equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active Infiniti Connection® or Infiniti InTouch Services™, the TCU communicates with the Infiniti Data Center to provide various security and convenience services. This bulletin contains important service procedures that must be performed properly in order to set-up and maintain the telematics system for the Applied Vehicles. Ø A table has been provided on the next page that lists the model and year specific steps required to successfully configure a TCU after it has been replaced. Ø A check OFF sheet has been provided on page 21 to print and check off steps as they are performed. Please staple the completed Check OFF Sheet to the repair order.

DTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)D

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