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Campaign 10V401 Posted September 10, 2010 7,948 units

2008-2010 Nissan 7-Model Recall 10V401: GPS Fire Risk

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V401 covers 7,948 2008-2010 Nissan vehicles with Garmin nuvi 750 GPS batteries that overheat. Repair is free through Nissan and Garmin.

Nissan is recalling 7,948 2008-2010 Rogue, Altima, Sentra, Versa, Xterra, Pathfinder, and Frontier vehicles equipped with Garmin Nuvi 750 navigation systems because the GPS unit battery can overheat. An overheated battery creates a fire risk, and the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The recalled equipment is the Garmin Nuvi Model 750 navigation system installed or supplied with certain 2008-2010 Nissan Rogue, Altima, Sentra, Versa, Xterra, Pathfinder, and Frontier vehicles. The unit is a GPS navigation device, which uses satellite location data and a battery to show routes, position, and trip guidance. That battery is meant to power the device safely while the navigation unit is in normal use.

In affected units, the battery inside the GPS device can overheat. The problem is not identified as a vehicle wiring defect or a failed Nissan engine component; it is in the battery contained in the Garmin navigation unit. When that battery overheats, the navigation device itself becomes the problem part, even if the vehicle can otherwise run normally.

There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a message, light, sound, or driving symptom to confirm that the GPS battery is safe.

Who's affected?

Covers seven Nissan nameplates across the 2008, 2009, and 2010 model years, all tied to the same navigation-system component.

2008 Nissan Rogue Navigational system(global positioning system)
2008 Nissan Altima Navigational system(global positioning system)
2008 Nissan Sentra Navigational system(global positioning system)
2008 Nissan Versa Navigational system(global positioning system)
2009 Nissan Altima Navigational system(global positioning system)
Units affected7,948

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

An overheated battery can result in a fire. Check your VIN, then contact a Nissan dealer for recall handling before continuing normal use of the affected unit. Keep it away from heat and stop using it if it overheats. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Nissan Rogue, Altima, Sentra, Versa, Xterra, Pathfinder, or Frontier is included in this recall.
  2. Use the Nissan owner notice if you have it, or call Nissan if you never received one.
  3. Ask Nissan or Garmin about the free Garmin Nuvi 750 battery replacement and spacer installation that addresses the overheating GPS battery.
  4. Reference recall number 10V401 when you call so the service desk can find the correct repair.
  5. Remove the Garmin Nuvi 750 unit from use until the battery and spacer repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

Nissan notified owners after the safety recall began on September 16, 2010. At the repair appointment, the affected Garmin Nuvi model 750 navigation unit is serviced by replacing the battery and adding a spacer on top of the battery. The battery replacement and spacer installation are free under the recall. The repair focuses on the GPS unit itself, not a broader vehicle system, because the overheating concern is tied to the battery inside that affected navigation unit.

Timeline

September 10, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
September 16, 2010 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V401?

Recall 10V401 covers 7,948 2008-2010 Nissan vehicles equipped with a Garmin Nuvi Model 750 navigation system. The GPS unit battery can overheat, increasing fire risk. Nissan and Garmin repair the affected unit for free by replacing the battery and adding a spacer.

What should I do if my 2008-2010 Nissan Rogue, Altima, Sentra, Versa, Xterra, Pathfinder, or Frontier is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific Nissan is included in recall 10V401. If it is, call a franchised Nissan dealer or Garmin at 1-866-957-1981 to arrange the free GPS-unit repair. Reference recall number 10V401 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Nissan's remedy says Garmin technicians will replace the battery and add a spacer free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for the affected Garmin Nuvi Model 750 unit.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire from an overheated GPS battery. The recalled Nissan vehicles were equipped with Garmin Nuvi Model 750 navigation units, and the affected battery can overheat. If your VIN is included, arrange the free battery and spacer repair before continued use of the unit.

What if I bought my Nissan used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner, so a used 2008-2010 Nissan in this recall remains eligible. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Nissan dealer or Garmin with recall number 10V401.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V401000
Nissan customer service1-866-957-1981
NHTSA recall #10V401
NHTSA recall # (full)10V401000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →