Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22E066000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22E066000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair Includes 375 affected units, Replacement Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. the parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit infiniti 2002-2003 qx4, 2006-2010 m35 and m45; nissan 2001-2003 maxima, 2002-2006 sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 versa sedan and versa hatchback vehicles. please see nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. these replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 14, 2022. owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22E066000
Report Received Date: 2022-08-09T00:00:00
Subject: Replacement air bag inflator may explode
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 375

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. the parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit infiniti 2002-2003 qx4, 2006-2010 m35 and m45; nissan 2001-2003 maxima, 2002-2006 sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 versa sedan and versa hatchback vehicles. please see nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. these replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence Summary: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 14, 2022. owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 58.67

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 22E066000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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