NHTSARecalled May 15, 2015 · #15V287000
Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Product details
- Product
- Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2003 Nissan, 2004 Pathfinder, 2006 Sentra, 2003 Infiniti, QX4, FX35, FX45
- UPCs
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What you should do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.