Recall 10V-401: 2008–2010 Nissan Altima, 2008–2010 Nissan Frontier and 5 more
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 10, 2010, covering about 7,948 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
The fix
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 began on september 16, 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V401000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Nissan Frontier | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Nissan Rogue | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Nissan Sentra | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Nissan Versa | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Nissan Xterra | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-401?
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.
How is recall 10V-401 fixed?
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 began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.