Mechanic Notes

2010 Nissan Altima Navigational System(Global Positioning System) recall 10V401000

Safety recall

Component: Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) · Campaign 10V401000 · Reported 10/09/2010

Symptoms / what can happen

OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Cause

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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