Recall 98V325000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Defect in 1997-1998 INFINITI Q45
RECALL This recall affects up to 22,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V325000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 22,000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT.
Related Recalls for INFINITI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V437000 | 2022 INFINITI QX55 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | 443,899 | |
| 25V821000 | 2026 INFINITI QX80 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 64,085 | |
| 25V173000 | 2025 INFINITI QX60 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1,430 | |
| 24V748000 | 2025 INFINITI QX80 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE | 37,236 | |
| 24V747000 | 2025 INFINITI QX80 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 5,176 | |
| 24V470000 | 2019 INFINITI Q70 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 7,222 | |
| 24V176000 | 2024 INFINITI QX60 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 12,019 | |
| 24V154000 | 2023 INFINITI QX50 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 351 | |
| 23V814000 | 2022 INFINITI QX60 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE | 20,051 | |
| 23V268000 | 2023 INFINITI QX60 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 12,400 |