1997 Nissan Maxima Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Nissan Maxima. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 02V171000Jun 24, 2002161,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
  Covers: Nissan Maxima 1997–1998, Infiniti I30 1997–1998, Q45 1997–1998

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE02034Alternator firesClosed · Mar 15, 2002

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