Recall 13V-445: 2013 Infiniti JX35, 2014 Infiniti QX60 and 1 more

Nissan North America, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Oct 17, 2013, covering about 151,695 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-445
Report date
Oct 17, 2013
Vehicles affected
151,695
Owners notified
Nov 18, 2013

The problem

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.

The risk

The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
ComponentElectrical System › Software
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number13V445000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Infiniti JX352013All years
Infiniti QX602014All years
Nissan Pathfinder2013, 2014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V-445?

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.

How is recall 13V-445 fixed?

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.