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A malfunction in the hybrid cooling system is shutting down the engines in the 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, prompting a recall.
A driver will receive a warning light but if the warning is ignored, the powertrain control module is designed to shut off the engine to prevent engine damage.
Nissan says the recall is "out of an abundance of caution," and that drivers shouldn't ignore dashboard warning lights. The recalled cars were built between March 23, 2010 and September 9, 2013.
keep reading article "M35 Hybrid Engines Are Shutting Down While Driving"It's a two-part transmission recall for the 2014 Q50 Hybrid and Q70 Hybrid.
First, software errors in the motor inverter and Transmission Control Module (TCM) are shutting down the electric motors. Thankfully, the cars don't depend on these motors at highway speeds. Second, manufacturing errors with the transmission housings mean 1,600 hybrids will need to have their transmission assemblies checked for cracks.
The recalls are expected to begin in November 2014, for additional information including build dates, check CarComplaints.com.
keep reading article "Software Errors in the TCM Are Shutting Down Hybrid Electric Motors"