Nissan Recall 97V184002: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery
NHTSA recall 97V184002 · announced October 28, 1997 · filed by Nissan North America, Inc. · 66 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS ALREADY BEGUN.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THIS CAMPAIGN.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.