Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The accelerator pedal sensor in your Infiniti M35 or M45 is a tiny computer that tells your engine how fast you're pressing the pedal. Over time, this sensor can wear out and start sending the wrong signal to your engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, your engine might shut down when you're stopping or idling, especially on hills or when merging onto the highway. This could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will swap out the faulty sensor and reprogram your engine computer, all at no cost to you. This repair should happen as soon as possible, and you'll be notified by Nissan when it's ready.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2004, through October 5, 2010. Over time, the accelerator pedal sensor signal may deteriorate resulting in the output of an incorrect signal causing the engine to go into fail-safe (limp home) mode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In this fail-safe mode, throttle valve deposits may cause the engine to stall when the vehicle is coming to a stop or at idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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