NHTSA Recall 02V171000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V171000; Date: Jun. 24, 2002
If the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Infiniti I30; 1998 Infiniti I30; 1997 Infiniti Q45; 1998 Infiniti Q45; 1997 Nissan Maxima; 1998 Nissan Maxima
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 161,000
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the alternator. Owner notification began July 29, 2002. 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 Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 29, 2002
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