The problem
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.
The risk
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-401 (10V401000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system) |
| Report date | September 10, 2010 |
| Owners notified | September 16, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 7,948 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2008 Nissan Altima
- 2009 Nissan Altima
- 2010 Nissan Altima
- 2008 Nissan Frontier
- 2009 Nissan Frontier
- 2010 Nissan Frontier
- 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2008 Nissan Rogue
- 2009 Nissan Rogue
- 2010 Nissan Rogue
- 2008 Nissan Sentra
- 2009 Nissan Sentra
- 2010 Nissan Sentra
- 2008 Nissan Versa
- 2009 Nissan Versa
- 2010 Nissan Versa
- 2008 Nissan Xterra
- 2009 Nissan Xterra
- 2010 Nissan Xterra
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
- 2008 Nissan Altima equipment problems 2
- 2009 Nissan Altima equipment problems 7
- 2010 Nissan Altima equipment problems 1
- 2008 Nissan Frontier equipment problems 1
- 2009 Nissan Frontier equipment problems 2
- 2008 Nissan Rogue equipment problems 1
- 2009 Nissan Rogue equipment problems 3
- 2010 Nissan Rogue equipment problems 1
- 2008 Nissan Sentra equipment problems 1
- 2010 Nissan Sentra equipment problems 1
- 2008 Nissan Versa equipment problems 1
- 2009 Nissan Versa equipment problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-401 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 7,948 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.