Safety Recall NHTSA · 94V007000 Reported January 12, 1994

Interior systems:passive restraint:air bag:driver

Nissan North America, Inc. · Air Bags · 65,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94V007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
65,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 12, 1994

Defect Summary

In some underbody impacts the airbag sensor activates and sends a signal to the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side airbag to inflate.

Safety Consequence

Airbag inflation may occur when it is not needed to protect the driver and may result in minor injuries to the driver from the inflating airbag.

Corrective Action

A tunnel sensor of different design will be installed on the affected vehicles.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 94V007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 94V007000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 94V007000?

NHTSA recall 94V007000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on January 12, 1994. It addresses: Interior systems:passive restraint:air bag:driver. The recall affects approximately 65,000 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 94V007000 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.