2001 Infiniti Q45

Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH ALLOY WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE A CASTING DEFECT FROM WHICH CRACKS COULD PROPAGATE AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Risk. IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CRACKS DEVELOP, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

The contact owns a 1999 Infiniti Q45. While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the driver's seat belt strap was shredding. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at the manufacturer's request. The contact was informed that the seat belt strap needed to be replaced and that the part was ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact later received an email from the manufacturer stating that the parts were no longer manufactured. The contact was informed that there was no fix for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 295,000. The VIN was unavailable.

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING 2006 THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR IN HER 2001 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED BECAUSE SHE WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL IN CANADA FOR A SIMILAR FAILURE. THE CURRENT ODOMETER READING IS 79000. *NM UPDATED 03/02/07. *JB

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. FIRST OCCASION WAS AFTER A 6 HOUR DRIVE AND SHUT DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT. VEHICLE WAS TRANSPORTED 100 MILES TO NEAREST INFINITY DEALERSHIP, ALTERNATOR CHECKED OUT, RECHARGED THE BATTERY AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE. SECOND EXPERIENCE OCCURRED 1 MONTH LATER WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AGAIN EXPERIENCED TOTAL SHUTDOWN, ALL LIGHTS ON DASH CAME ON, ENGINE SHUTDOWN. VEHICLE TOWED TO INFINITY DEALERSHIP, REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, AS OF THIS DATE CONTINUING TO SEARCH FOR CAUSE. *JB

CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILURE, HARNESS ADJUSTER FAILS TO PROPERLY TIGHTEN. *BF *SC *JB

WHEN THE CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE GEAR THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK *CB *NLM