Recall 02V-171
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1997 to 1998 Infiniti I30 and 2 other models: Electrical system (alternator/generator/regulator).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-171
- Reported
- June 24, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 161,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The 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-[removed] or infiniti at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Infiniti I30 1997 to 1998
- Infiniti Q45 1997 to 1998
- Nissan Maxima 1997 to 1998