NHTSA Recall 10V401000: Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,948 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Nissan Altima.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V401000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) |
| Report received | September 10, 2010 |
| Owner notification | September 16, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V401000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Nissan Frontier | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Nissan Rogue | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Nissan Versa | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Nissan Xterra | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.