Recall 10V401000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Report Date
20100910
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Affected Vehicles
21 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NISSAN | ALTIMA |
| 2008 | NISSAN | FRONTIER |
| 2008 | NISSAN | PATHFINDER |
| 2008 | NISSAN | ROGUE |
| 2008 | NISSAN | SENTRA |
| 2008 | NISSAN | VERSA |
| 2008 | NISSAN | XTERRA |
| 2009 | NISSAN | ALTIMA |
| 2009 | NISSAN | FRONTIER |
| 2009 | NISSAN | PATHFINDER |
| 2009 | NISSAN | ROGUE |
| 2009 | NISSAN | SENTRA |
| 2009 | NISSAN | VERSA |
| 2009 | NISSAN | XTERRA |
| 2010 | NISSAN | ALTIMA |
| 2010 | NISSAN | FRONTIER |
| 2010 | NISSAN | PATHFINDER |
| 2010 | NISSAN | ROGUE |
| 2010 | NISSAN | SENTRA |
| 2010 | NISSAN | VERSA |
| 2010 | NISSAN | XTERRA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.