If you see your vehicle model and year listed below and you didn't receive an Owner's Letter in the mail, please take the time to review the appropriate recall information. Recalls often apply only to a very small number of vehicles within a particular model line. Check with your Nissan dealer to see if your specific vehicle is actually affected by the recall.






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Maxima 1997 Recalls

1997-1998 Maxima Alternator Replacement






1997-1998 Maxima Alternator Replacement

Applies to 1997 Maxima, the following Vehicle Identification Number Ranges:
JN1CA21D*VT218136 - 222389;
JN1CA21D*VT847525 - 877868;
JN1CA21D*VM518869 - 540253.
Applies to 1998 Maxima, the following Vehicle Identification Number Ranges:
JN1CA21A*WT300201 - 405210;
JN1CA21D*WT500001 - 615203;
JN1CA21A*WM800002 - 806538;
JN1CA21D*WM900001 - 923624.
Please be aware that not all VINs within these ranges may be affected by this campaign.

The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 140,000.
Please review the disclaimer located at the bottom of this page for more information.

Reason for Recall
On some 1997 and 1998 Nissan Maxima vehicles, there is a possibility that the alternator may contain a damaged diode. This could eventually result in an electrical short which may cause a fire in the alternator that could spread to the engine compartment.

What Nissan Will Do
In order to prevent this condition from occurring, your Nissan dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the alternator. This free service should take about two hours to complete, but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their work schedule.

What You Should Do
Contact your Nissan dealer at your earliest convenience in order to arrange an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. Instructions have been sent to your Nissan dealer.

If the dealer fails, or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge, you may contact the National Consumer Affairs Office, Nissan North America, Inc. at P.O. Box 191, Gardena, California 90248-0191. The toll free number is 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).

If you have paid to have your alternator replaced prior to this campaign, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the related expense. You will still need to contact your Nissan dealer to arrange an appointment to have your vehicle inspected.
Click here for Additional Reimbursement Information

You may also contact the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.



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