Make : NISSAN | Model : QUEST | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19970828 - 19970924 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V184002 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19971024 | Date Received by ODI: 19971028 | Date Added to Database: 19971030 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 66 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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