NHTSA recall 99V-129 (99V129000)

electrical system recall reported May 20, 1999 - about 17,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V129000
Also written as: 99V-129
Reported: May 20, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~17,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-129 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Infiniti I30 - 1998

Infiniti Q45 - 1997, 1998

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