NHTSA Recall 98V284000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V284000; Date: Nov. 5, 1998
This condition could result in smoke or flame and possibly the speaker catching fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Infiniti Q45; 1992 Infiniti Q45
Component: Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 28,970
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. A conductive bridge can form between two lines of the circuit board pattern when there is accumulated electrolyte leaked froma capacitor and high humidity conditions. This can close a transistor on the circuit board which causes overheating.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the circuit board with a new board that has been coated.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin January 4, 1999. 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-nissan1 (1-800-647-7261). 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: Jan 4, 1999
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