Possible '97 Maxima recall........
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Possible '97 Maxima (Minima) recall........
Looks like the NHTSA is looking into recalling 1997 Maxima's (Minimas)
for alternator fires among several other possible recalls listed in this AutoWeek article.
http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?p..._code=01627685
for alternator fires among several other possible recalls listed in this AutoWeek article.
http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?p..._code=01627685
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Originally posted by 97BlackMax
Complaints: Five.
Vehicle population: 123,000.
i think it's gonna take a little more than 5 outta 123,000 to get some action
Complaints: Five.
Vehicle population: 123,000.
i think it's gonna take a little more than 5 outta 123,000 to get some action
y is the cost of the average settlement
take x multiplied by y and you get z
if z is less than the cost of a recall, we don't do one.."
and all our maxima buddies burn to death leaving fried fat on the seat
"now that's what i call modern art!"
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Originally posted by BBaker025
What about 97 I30, I want a new one!
What about 97 I30, I want a new one!
Originally posted by hinchmant
I had an alternator replaced at about 60k on a 97' SE. They told me it was very unusual because the casing (I think) on the alternator was MELTED.
I had an alternator replaced at about 60k on a 97' SE. They told me it was very unusual because the casing (I think) on the alternator was MELTED.
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Originally posted by BriGuyMax
ok..I don't think ANYONE on this board who has a 97 has had an alternator fire...but if they do recall them...we all get NEW FREE alternators!!!!!!!
ok..I don't think ANYONE on this board who has a 97 has had an alternator fire...but if they do recall them...we all get NEW FREE alternators!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by 1eyedcalibandit
I had an alternator fire on my 97' SE 5 speed, driving up the 5 North in Anahiem at about 60mph. I had my windows up and air conditioning on. I smelt a lil smoke at first, then saw the smallest stream of smoke coming out of the right corner or my hood near the windshield, pulled off on to the shoulder poped the hood and blew out a 2 inch flame on the copper wiring. Took the car right over to my shop slapped a new one on. The alternator was the factory one and I had about 80k miles on it.
I had an alternator fire on my 97' SE 5 speed, driving up the 5 North in Anahiem at about 60mph. I had my windows up and air conditioning on. I smelt a lil smoke at first, then saw the smallest stream of smoke coming out of the right corner or my hood near the windshield, pulled off on to the shoulder poped the hood and blew out a 2 inch flame on the copper wiring. Took the car right over to my shop slapped a new one on. The alternator was the factory one and I had about 80k miles on it.
My alternator sucks
My alternators is almost dead. It whines so loud and on two different occasions it started smoking. I'm almost ready to replace it but if theres a recall then thats good for me. How would i Know if there is one and how would i go about replacing it if there was one. Any update on this topic would be great. Also are there any other recalls for the 1997 maxima that you guys know about?
Re: My alternator sucks
Originally posted by Larcenist
My alternators is almost dead. It whines so loud and on two different occasions it started smoking. I'm almost ready to replace it but if theres a recall then thats good for me. How would i Know if there is one and how would i go about replacing it if there was one. Any update on this topic would be great. Also are there any other recalls for the 1997 maxima that you guys know about?
My alternators is almost dead. It whines so loud and on two different occasions it started smoking. I'm almost ready to replace it but if theres a recall then thats good for me. How would i Know if there is one and how would i go about replacing it if there was one. Any update on this topic would be great. Also are there any other recalls for the 1997 maxima that you guys know about?
well...now I just screwed myself...I'll be dead before 100K I bet...
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My alternator crapped out on me two years after purchase... >>
...of the car. Replaced it with a Reman unit...no problems ever since. Characteristic sign of failure was a loud buzzing/whining noise from the alternator...at any speed.
I found this to be funny...
1997 VOLVO S70, V70
Problem: Fire erupts from front seats, possibly from power adjustment mechanism or seat heater.
Glad I didn't use mine to much when I had those cars.
1997 VOLVO S70, V70
Problem: Fire erupts from front seats, possibly from power adjustment mechanism or seat heater.
Glad I didn't use mine to much when I had those cars.
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Originally posted by BriGuyMax
ok..I don't think ANYONE on this board who has a 97 has had an alternator fire...but if they do recall them...we all get NEW FREE alternators!!!!!!!
ok..I don't think ANYONE on this board who has a 97 has had an alternator fire...but if they do recall them...we all get NEW FREE alternators!!!!!!!
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