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NHTSARecalled Feb 2, 2017 · #17V068000

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

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Description

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. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Product details

Product
  • Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
  • 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice