Vehicle recall 97V184002 · October 28, 1997

1997 Nissan Quest

Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies. These batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related corrosion damage.
Consequence: This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these batteries. Until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries.
Notes: Owner notification has already begun.all owners have been notified and vehicles have been repaired.no further action is necessary on this campaign.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V184002
Reported to NHTSA: October 28, 1997
Filed by: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: October 24, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 66
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Recall 97V184002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Nissan Quest (1997): 1997

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