Recall 98V-284: 1991–1992 Infiniti Q45

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 5, 1998, covering about 28,970 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-284
Report date
Nov 5, 1998
Vehicles affected
28,970
Owners notified
Jan 4, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. A conductive bridge can form between two lines of the circuit board pattern when there is accumulated electrolyte leaked froma capacitor and high humidity conditions. This can close a transistor on the circuit board which causes overheating.

The risk

This condition could result in smoke or flame and possibly the speaker catching fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the circuit board with a new board that has been coated.

Notes

Owner notification is expected to begin january 4, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-nissan1 (1-800-647-7261).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number98V284000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Infiniti Q451991, 1992All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-284?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. A conductive bridge can form between two lines of the circuit board pattern when there is accumulated electrolyte leaked froma capacitor and high humidity conditions. This can close a transistor on the circuit board which causes overheating.

How is recall 98V-284 fixed?

Dealers will replace the circuit board with a new board that has been coated.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.