4 recalls across 4 model years
The INFINITI M56 has 4 recalls, all centered on the same driveshaft defect across 2011–2013 two-wheel-drive models, where the driveshaft can fatigue and break, cutting power to the wheels while driving and potentially disabling the parking brake so the vehicle can roll away when parked.
All four filings describe the same underlying issue on 2WD versions of the 2011–2013 model years. When the driveshaft breaks in motion, the vehicle loses drive power abruptly. In more severe cases, the failure can also damage the parking brake mechanism, leaving no reliable way to hold the vehicle stationary. A parked vehicle without a functioning parking brake can roll freely, creating a risk to people and property nearby. The 2011 model year is specifically called out in multiple filings, and the defect applies to vehicles equipped with either a hybrid or VK56 powertrain configuration.
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