NHTSARecalled May 20, 1999 · #99V129000
NISSAN/ALTERNATOR
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- NISSAN/ALTERNATOR
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
What you should do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR.