Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The Garmin navigation system in your vehicle is equipped with a battery that powers its GPS functions. In certain models, this battery can get too hot and overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, potentially causing damage to your vehicle or posing a risk to your safety.
Free Fix
Your dealer will have a Garmin technician replace the battery and add a protective spacer to prevent future overheating - at no cost to you. You'll be notified soon, and you should schedule the repair as instructed.
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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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