Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V681000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V681000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2015 altima and pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 nissan sentra vehicles, 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles, 2014-2015 infiniti qx60 vehicles and 2014 infiniti qx60 hybrid vehicles Includes 919 affected units, Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 altima and pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 nissan sentra vehicles, 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles, 2014-2015 infiniti qx60 vehicles and 2014 infiniti qx60 hybrid vehicles

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 altima and pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 nissan sentra vehicles, 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles, 2014-2015 infiniti qx60 vehicles and 2014 infiniti qx60 hybrid vehicles. the affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (ocs) control unit during a repair. these ocs control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the ocs software, free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2015. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V681000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-20T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag may not detect passenger in seat
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 919

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 altima and pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 nissan sentra vehicles, 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles, 2014-2015 infiniti qx60 vehicles and 2014 infiniti qx60 hybrid vehicles. the affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (ocs) control unit during a repair. these ocs control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Consequence Summary: If the ocs does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Corrective Action: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the ocs software, free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2015. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 68.44

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 15V681000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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