Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V129000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V129000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 17,000 affected units, NISSAN/ALTERNATOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the alternator.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V129000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-05-20T00:00:00

Subject: Nissan/alternator

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 17,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 99V129000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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