VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Nissan/Altima 2008-2010
Nissan/Frontier 2008-2010
Nissan/Pathfinder 2008-2010
Nissan/Rogue 2008-2010
Nissan/Sentra 2008-2010
Nissan/Versa 2008-2010
Nissan/XTerra 2008-2010
MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 03, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V401000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Equipment: Electrical: Navigational System (Global Positioning System)
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: ?
SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a Garmin Nuvi Model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected GPS units can overheat.
CONSEQUENCE:
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
REMEDY:
Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by Garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2010. Owners may contact Garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
