HERE IS THE LINK
http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/020702/autos_recalls_1.html
Reuters Business Report
Nissan, Chrysler, Hyundai Recall Vehicles

DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. auto safety officials said on Tuesday that Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (Tokyo:7201.T - News) would recall 161,000 cars to fix an electrical part that could start a fire.
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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a diode used in alternators on 1997 Nissan Maxima, Infiniti I30 and Q45 sedans could have been damaged during production. If the diode fails, it could create a short circuit and possibly a fire.

NHTSA also said DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler arm (NYSECX - News; XETRACXGn.DE - News) would recall 97,000 1997 Dodge Ram diesel pickups to fix a throttle part that can corrode and stick, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will also recall 77,000 2001 Chrysler PT Cruisers to fix a child seat anchor that doesn't conform to NHTSA standards.

Hyundai Motor Co. (KSE:05380.KS - News) will recall 34,000 Accent hatchbacks to reinforce the passenger's roof pillar, which failed to meet NHTSA's standards for crashworthiness

 

what do we do about it ?

 

 

gah....have u done it yet? i really cant afford any downtime

 

now I have a BMW so... no I haven't done it

 

Does this apply to all 97 Maximas?

 

I Called Irvine Nissan Today And they said there was no recall on the alternators

 

the recall is recent.

So either the dealer lied or is uneducated.

I have an automotive news section on my yahoo and it was there. It is a an official press release.

It said 1997 maxima, i30, and q45 read the release.

 

My dealer doesn't know about it either.

 

The recall only applies to certain models built within a batch. Generally in a recall, the manufacturer sends mailed notices to the owners. So if you get a recall notice, you get the free repair. If you don't get anything in the mail, cross your fingers that your alternator won't die soon.

 

Go here
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/proble...hTopic=Vehicle

Enter the year/make/model and you'll see the info on the recall.

"Potential Number of Units Affected: 161000"

 

What If I Wasnt the 1st owner of the car??...Am I Eligeble for the recall and will they send me a notice in the mail????

Thanks

 

Does this have anything to do with the ignition fuse? Mine kept blowing so I spent coutless hours trying to fix it. It was ok for the last 3 weeks but it might happen again.
Thanks,
Paul

 

Looks like a bunch of us will be getting recall letters in August and new alternators! I think i may go buy a fire extinguisher and put it in my max just in case.

 

Yeah I'm also second owner, what should I do?

 

When you reregistered your vehicle, the address should have been transferred as well.

 

The list also shows this problem occurs for 1998 Maximas.

Boo

 

GM owns the automotive word 'recall'

 

What are the chances of Nissan reimbursing those of us who have already replaced the alternator?

 

NISSAN SERVICE SUCKS

 

This recall must have included my car. My alternator did catch fire. I'm glad I had my extinguisher handy.
I guess I am one of those who will just have to miss out on a free alternator.

 

Thats why you buy infiniti...

 

SAME THING


(Almost!!)

 

Huge difference in service.

 

I'm curious, maybe you know or not? My alternator did catch fire and I replaced it about 1 year ago. I still have the receipt for the replacement. Should or Will Nissan reimburse me for the part/labor?

BTW: I have a 97' Maxima SE 5-speed

 

Thats True!! When We Take in Our Q45 we get treated like we are VIP's

 

so, what the he!! can we do? do we have to wait until august to receive the new alternator? i don't feel like that! plus, i am taking my car to the poconos for a week, then going to canada one week later. what if my car catches fire then? and also, are the dealers responsible to replace the alternator? i hope so

 

Shouldn't matter...usually dealers go by VINs, not who owns the car.
In this case, they have the 161K VINs, if you have one of those VINs,
you get a free alternator! BUT, you might not get the mailed notification to take your car in.

If you call Nissan's 800#, then I think you can "register" your car with them. I did that a number of months ago.

hope this helps!
FLO_BOY

 

all i want to say is "thanks you to themaxidocius"

 

yes, thank you Themaxidocius

 

awwwwwwwww

dag...FEELS GREAT TO HAVE A 95....first in the generation and still kicking like BRUCE LEE FLICKS!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

 

Now, only if they would recall those dang differential carrier bearings.

 

I just saw this on the news also.. they said it wasn't jus the 97'.. but also the 96's... i don't know.. but when can i go to a nissan dealer and get it fix.. can i go now or do i have to wait till august.. cuz i am a 2nd owner of the car...

 

Well if your the second owner of your Maxima, and took your car to a Nissan dealer recently, you should be registered with them, and if car is one of them then you should get a notification...i think. But I wonder if I were to get a notification for the recall, and go to an Infinity dealer, would i get the same quality job if i were to take it to a Nissan dealer or recieve a better job? Hmmm some things make you go hmmm.

 

ok i went to that site, and it said

Manufactured: 02/1997 - 02/1998

....i got my maxima in august of 96
(early 97 model i guess) .....im guessing it doesnt affect me?

 

Eventhough I had a 5th gen maxima for about 6 months and have a BMW now. When I noticed the news I thought it would help posting the information.

I know how the dealers are (worked for one back in the day) and they don't care about the people that keep them in business and try to give the runaround as long as they can.

However if you have the facts and documents to back it they usually will do what they can unless they are really sleezy and still lie when you show them.

Good Luck to all of you effected by this recall and don't take know for an answer and call the corporate headquarters if you have to.

 

And true enough, they ring up the bill like you were a VIP.

 

True! Lucky for me mine went just before 60K miles and no cost.

Now this just in time to have the belts I just bought put on. Good timing! (looking at the bright side)

 

I just saw the article about this in the paper this morning. It says that it involves 97 and 98 models of the Maxima, I30, and Q45.

 

Where is the vin number loacted so I could see if I have to take mine in, there is no way in hell I will let my car catch on fire.
Thanks,
Paul