Recall 99V-129
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1998 Infiniti I30 and 1 other model: Electrical system (alternator/generator/regulator).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-129
- Reported
- May 20, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 17,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Infiniti I30 1998
- Infiniti Q45 1997 to 1998