2008–2010 Nissan Altima & 2008–2010 Nissan Frontier + 5 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V401000
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 7,948
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Owner phone
- 1-866-957-1981
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 16, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .