Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2002 pathfinder and infiniti qx4 vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with takata air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture.
Safety Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. the recall began on march, 31, 2017. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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FAQ: Recall 17V068000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V068000?
NHTSA recall 17V068000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on February 2, 2017. It addresses: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 46 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V068000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.