1998 Nissan Maxima: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Engine · 155,418 miles · CA · fire

I wish to receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket cost of repair and installation of new parts for the vehicles alternator having caught on fire. On or about november 24, 2014, my request was submitted to nissan of north per nissan manufacturers recall instructions. The recall issued in 2001 was still open on the vehicle by VIN number. All pertinent documentation was provided by fax and phone to the nissan safety complaint unit. As instructed by the investigating agent, the vehicle was taken to the local nissan dealership for inspection and reimbursement. It has been five weeks (since december 23, 2014) of delay and broken promises, and I have not yet received reimbursement. (the vehicle failed to start and began to smoke; after being towed to the garage, the alternator caught fire as an attempt was made to start the vehicle.) please provide reimbursement of repair costs.

Filed Apr 17, 2006 · Electrical · 113,000 miles · CT · fire

Dt*: the contact stated the alternator caught on fire. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 02v171000 regarding the electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Electrical · NY · fire

On thursday, march 16, 2006 at approximately 10:15am I went out to my driveway and started my 1998 nissan maxima. Upon starting there was a terrible grinding noise. I turned the car off and restated it at which time the car began smoking. I drove the car directly to my independent service station (approximately 1/4 mile ) for them to check the vehicle. Upon opening the hood, we observed fire, which was extinguished. Further observation confirmed that the alternator had caught fire and the service station made the repairs. The old parts are available for inspection. As there is a recall on some 1998 nissan maxima's for this problem I can't understand why this matter is being taken so lightly. The next time this occurs, the results could be tragic.

Filed Dec 15, 2005 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · KS · fire

Dt: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway the alternator caught on fire, and the fire was immediately extinguished. The vehicle has not been taken to dealership yet for inspection. The alternator was replaced prior to this incident under the federal safety agency recall 02v171000 .the manufacturer has agreed to fix the vehicle under the recall. The repairs have not made.

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Electrical · MA · fire

Vehicle caught on fire. Recall 02v171000 was issued. Consumer was told that his vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak when the consumer started the vehicle he noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. As the hood was opened fire was seen burning inside the alternator. After testing the alternator results confirmed that the malfuntion to be identical with the basis of the recall campaign. The dealer replaced the faultyalternator with a new one.

Filed Mar 7, 2004 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · CT · fire

1998 nissan maxima , VIN # [xxx] . I check the recall VIN # on this vehicle and it was not in the range of #'s. But my alternator started on fire in my driveway when I started it up that night. It did everything the recall stated it would. I am calling the dealer tomorrow to see if its covered. *jb updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Feb 28, 2004 · Brakes · 7,500 miles · NC

Brakes failed to hold and smoke came from rear brakes. At approx 7500 miles, vehicle was taken to dealership to investigate grinding and sqealing brake sounds.the rotors were resurfaced. Cars was taken back on two more occasions to report brake sounds. Dealership could reproduce sounds during test drive and said the brakes were fine. The last incident with the lock up and smoke, vehicle with approx.44,000 miles was diagnosed as needing brake reline and rear brake cables at a cost of $400 plus. The problem of too much brake pedal was said to be the norm. Brake pedal travel was never this much when vehicle was purchased.

Filed Apr 19, 2002 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Diagnose from nissan elmwood for $39.22 states: " a ck fog lamp burnt by ignition wiring whoever installed alarm system in vehicle tapped into harness near ignition and left wires bare and after time these wires touch and burnt. Bring vehicle back to whoever installed alarm system into vehicle for repairs!!!". I brought my car to nissan route 22 were I had alarm installed. They want to charge me for diagnoses and perhaps repairs then. I bought new car from nissan dealer, did all repairs and maintenance with nissan. Demage wasn't caused by me. Driving with danger of another short and perhaps fire. Did diagnose with independent mechanic shop who states: "nissan ignition side is not secure, it is completely open and my wires are already melted which he doesn't warranty my safty." I woul like to fax copies of those statments. I had called nissan hot line. I had called gm from nissan route 22 who never returned my call and left me with this situation. Car may go on fire at any time.