I30t V6-2988cc 3.0L DOHC MFI (VQ30DE) (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 02-043
Date: 020725
Recall - Alternator Inspection/Replacement
Reference:
ITB02-043
July 25, 2002
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
1997-98 Q45 \ I30 ALTERNATOR
CAMPAIGN I.D. # \ NHTSA #:
R2009 \ 02V-171
APPLIED VEHICLES:
1997-98 Q45 (FY33)
1997-98 I30 (CA32)
APPLIED VINS:
1997 Q45: JNKBY31A*VM302166 - 302961
1998 Q45: JNKBY31A*WM401283 - 405347
JNKBY31A*WM500004 - 501697
1997 I30: JNKCA21D*VT516475 - 518686
1998 I30: JNKCA21D*WT600101 - 600102
JNKCA21A*WT608456 - 628776
INTRODUCTION
Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. has determined that on some 1997 and 1998 model year Infiniti Q45 and I30 vehicles, there is a possibility that the
alternator may contain a damaged diode. This could result in an electrical short in the diode assembly which may cause a fire in the alternator that could
spread to the engine compartment. To prevent this condition from occurring, Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign to inspect and, if
necessary, replace the alternator.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number R2009 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature
dealing with this campaign.
NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 6,000 for Q45 and 21,000 for I30.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the retailer's responsibility to check Infiniti Net for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which
for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles
in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale.
Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles,
Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.
SPECIAL CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FEATURES
On some vehicles affected by this campaign, the alternator may have already been replaced. If during the inspection procedure (I30 ONLY), it is
determined that alternator replacement is not required, please inform the customer that the appropriate alternator is currently installed in the vehicle. If
the alternator was replaced as a Warranty Repair, no further action is required.
If the customer paid to have their alternator replaced (both I30 and Q45), the customer may be eligible for reimbursement of the related expense. Please
inform the customer that they can request reimbursement by contacting Infiniti Consumer Affairs at 1-866-396-4257.
If the alternator was replaced at your dealership, please provide a copy of the related repair order/invoice, if available, to the customer. If the repair was
completed at a location other than your dealership, please inform the customer that they will need 10 provide proof of the repair and proof of payment
when they contact Infiniti Consumer Affairs.