Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V690000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V690000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 242,720 affected units, FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING/ROAD SALT, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. if this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. if this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. the recall began on january 26, 2009. owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. these owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V690000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-12-29T00:00:00

Subject: Front crash zone sensor housing/road salt

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 242,720

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. if this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. if this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.

Consequence Summary: This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. the recall began on january 26, 2009. owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. these owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-i5j3-hguv-sr4r

NHTSA ID: 08V690000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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