Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Electric Passenger Vehicles. Due To A Change In The Integrated Circuit For The Motor Control Unit, The Power Supply Unit Can Go Into The Fail-Safe Mode Under The Conditions Of Low Battery Charge And Full Acceleration At Speeds Greater Than 30 Miles Per Hour.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
ALTRA
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V165000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In A Sudden Loss Of Power By The Drive Motor.
Fix Defect
The Lessors/Operators Of The 15 Vehicles Will Be Contacted And A Technician Will Be Sent To Replace The Motor Control Unit. Owner Notification Began July 15, 2002. 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 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000301
End Of Manufacture
20000314
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15
Date Owners Notified
20020715
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020614