Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The Global Positioning System (GPS) in your vehicle uses a Garmin Nuvi 750 navigation device to provide directions. This device has a battery that can get too hot and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
You'll be notified, and Garmin technicians will replace the battery with a new one, and add a spacer to prevent future overheating. This repair is free, and you should contact Nissan or Garmin to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — 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.
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