NHTSA recall 02V171000
Electrical System · Nissan North America, Inc.
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1997 Infiniti I30
- 1997 Infiniti Q45
- 1997 Nissan Maxima
- 1998 Infiniti I30
- 1998 Infiniti Q45
- 1998 Nissan Maxima
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Infiniti I30, 1998 Infiniti I30, 1997 Infiniti Q45, 1998 Infiniti Q45, 1997 Nissan Maxima, 1998 Nissan Maxima.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V171000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.