Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V668000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V668000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured september 1, 2012, to april 26, 2013, and 2014 infiniti qx80 vehicles manufactured june 18, 2013, to february 11, 2014 Includes 1,848 affected units, Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured september 1, 2012, to april 26, 2013, and 2014 infiniti qx80 vehicles manufactured june 18, 2013, to february 11, 2014

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured september 1, 2012, to april 26, 2013, and 2014 infiniti qx80 vehicles manufactured june 18, 2013, to february 11, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2014. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V668000
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-10-24T00:00:00
Subject: Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,848

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured september 1, 2012, to april 26, 2013, and 2014 infiniti qx80 vehicles manufactured june 18, 2013, to february 11, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the incorrect part may block the flow of propellant to the air bag and the air bag's inflator may rupture. the rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2014. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.01

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NHTSA ID: 14V668000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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