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NHTSARecalled Aug 9, 2011 · #11V408000

AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 21, 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 28, 2011 BECAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY. THE AFFECTED ACU WILL NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED AND THIS ISSUE MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS NOT TO INFLATE IN A CRASH WHEN THEY ARE DESIGNED TO INFLATE. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Product details

Product
  • AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT
  • 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 2012 NISSAN NV
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Model numbers
2012 NISSAN, 2011 AND, 2011 BECAUSE
UPCs

What you should do

NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

View the official CPSC notice