Hi -- at the dealer today getting oil change and tire rotation. At checkout, service adviser says, "Of course, there's that recall on your front brake rotors, but we don't have the parts to do it right now. We will get you the next time you're in."

He points to the line on the invoice that says, "G35X FRONT BRAKE ROTORS-PC089."

In addition and apparently separate, they recommend a rear brake job.

I should have asked, but I figured I could come on here, search and find the answer. But was not able to. the PC089 seems to be a computer code the dealership uses to bring up certain lines on the service invoice.

Googled "g35x brake rotor recall" and "brake rotor tsb" with no luck. Thanks in advance for pointing me toward more info if it is already on the site.

Cheers,
Vance

 

Okay, called back and talked to the service adviser again. He says that the dealer doesn't yet have details, that no bulletin has been issued yet, but that the computer has begun identifying cars that will be affected by a forthcoming recall. He said I should receive something in the mail soon and that the dealer expects to know more within two weeks. Anyone already know more?

 

Looked through Infiniti help but didn't see anything there...

http://infinitihelp.com/index.php

 

Interesting, hadn't heard about this one yet. I'm taking mine in to have the airbag harness recall done on Monday so I'll see if they say anything about this one.

Sure would be nice if they'd upgrade us to the bigger 2006 system!

 

grrr, i already put on aftermarket rotors and pads a while back. i will take an upgrade though.

 

not cost effective. most of us who cared enough about it did the upgrade, aleast in the front.

 

It's just wishful thinking. I realize there is no way they would replace that much for free. If there is a recall, I wonder what's wrong with the rotors.

 

the 2005 G35x has the same front rotors as the 03-04 RWD and AWD sedans. The 05-06rwd and 06 AWD have larger rotors.

 

subscribed

 

Correct. The question is, what is wrong with the rotors that would cause there to be a recall?

 

Okay, letter from Infiniti came today:

Dear Infiniti G35X owner:

Infiniti is committed to providing the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. One of the many superior features of the award winning G35 is its excellent braking performance. This performance is due in part to advances in materials technology inherent in the brake pads on model year 2005 G35X sedans. However, that superior performance can result in these customers sometimes experiencing greater brake rotor wear than they may have experienced with other vehicles they previously owned or leased.

What Infiniti will do

To ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction, for a limited time, Infiniti is offering to reimburse owners for out-of-pocket expenses related to brake rotor replacement for 3 years from the original in-service date or 36,000 miles on your odometer, whichever occurred first (the "Program Period.")

This brake rotor reimbursement program covers brake rotor replacement performed when required because of rotor wear during the Program Period.

What You Should Do

If you have previously had your brake rotors replaced during maintenance to your vehicle prior to your receipt of this letter and during the Program Period, you may be eligible for reimbursement of these expenses. A detailed claim form is printed on the back of this letter. If you have questions, please contact Infiniti Consumer Affairs at 1-800-662-6200.

Please note all claims must be submitted by July 31, 2011.

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Unsatisfying for me, as I bought the vehicle with almost exactly 36,000 miles on it. All it means to me is that I can expect to spend a lot of money replacing rotors during my ownership of the car. Hope it helps someone else, though.

Vance

 

Maybe it's just the way I'm reading it, but it sounds like they will reimburse brake rotor replacement expenses that you have performed within either 3 years or 36,000 miles, so if you recently did brake work they should reimburse you.

 

No, it says within 3 years from the in-service date (when the car was manf) or 36,000 miles; whichever occurred first.

 

if it is within 3 yrs of manufacture date, then why would they release a letter affect 2005 models in 2011 (6 yrs past manufacture date)?

 

^^ Beats me. If I had an 05 and replaced my rotors within 3 years, I'd still be happy with getting something back.