NHTSA Recall 99V129000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V129000; Date: May. 20, 1999
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:
1998 Infiniti I30; 1997 Infiniti Q45; 1998 Infiniti Q45
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 17,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: 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.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during July 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 Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200. 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 6, 1999
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