Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V287000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V287000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2001-2003 nissan maxima, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2003 infiniti qx4 and i35, 2003 fx35 and fx45, and 2001 i30 vehicles Includes 1,090,569 affected units, Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2001-2003 nissan maxima, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2003 infiniti qx4 and i35, 2003 fx35 and fx45, and 2001 i30 vehicles

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 nissan maxima, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2003 infiniti qx4 and i35, 2003 fx35 and fx45, and 2001 i30 vehicles. upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2015. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. note: on december 18, 2015 nissan informed nhtsa of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 infiniti fx35 and fx45 vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V287000
Report Received Date: 2015-05-15T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,090,569

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 nissan maxima, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2003 infiniti qx4 and i35, 2003 fx35 and fx45, and 2001 i30 vehicles. upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2015. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. note: on december 18, 2015 nissan informed nhtsa of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 infiniti fx35 and fx45 vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 39.65

Metadata

SID: row-z626.w9ed_i4uk
NHTSA ID: 15V287000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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