1998 INFINITI Q45 Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V325000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 14, 1998 |
| Vehicle Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Model Affected |
Q45 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
22000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 14, 1998
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
22000
Model Affected
1998 INFINITI Q45
1998 Infiniti Q45 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF WITHOUT PLACING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT."
Defect Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURRED AND THE DRIVER FAILED TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO 'PARK' OR ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY IF PARKED ON A SLOPE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
22000
Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1998 INFINITI Q45 Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V129000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 20, 1999 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Model Affected |
Q45 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
17000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 20, 1999
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
17000
Model Affected
1998 INFINITI Q45
1998 Infiniti Q45 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
17000
Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1998 INFINITI Q45 Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V171000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 24, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Model Affected |
Q45 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
161000
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 24, 2002
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
161000
Model Affected
1998 INFINITI Q45
1998 Infiniti Q45 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
161000
Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.