Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V171000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 161,000 affected units, NISSAN/ALTERNATOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V171000
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-06-24T00:00:00
Subject: Nissan/alternator
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 161,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fzw3~jyqg.vipc
NHTSA ID: 02V171000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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