Recall 02V171000: 1997–1998 Infiniti Q45 and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 24, 2002

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

161,000vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Infiniti I3020 complaints
• 1998 Infiniti I3049 complaints
• 1997 Infiniti Q4512 complaints
• 1998 Infiniti Q4514 complaints
• 1997 Nissan Maxima102 complaints
• 1998 Nissan Maxima113 complaints