1997-1998 Infiniti I30 and Infiniti Q45 recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 20, 1999. It covers about 17,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 17,000
reported: May 20, 1999
owners notified: Jul 6, 1999
related complaints: 17

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 99V129000

Affected vehicles

Infiniti I30 1998 1998
Infiniti Q45 1997-1998 1997 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about electrical problems.

1998 Infiniti I30 1997 Infiniti Q45 1998 Infiniti Q45

Questions about recall 99V129000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Infiniti I30 and Infiniti Q45 alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 99V129000, reported on May 20, 1999, covers about 17,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V129000?

Dealers will replace the alternator.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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