CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause it to rupture. In a crash that requires the passenger airbag to deploy, metal fragments could strike occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the passenger airbag inflator at no charge, and Nissan will notify affected owners. If you own one of the affected vehicles, contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 and check your VIN for open recalls. Note that 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles were removed from this recall as of December 18, 2015.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Infiniti FX35 | 200320042005 |
|---|---|
| Infiniti FX45 | 200320042005 |
| Infiniti I30 | 2001 |
| Infiniti I35 | 20022003 |
| Infiniti QX4 | 20022003 |
| Nissan Maxima | 200120022003 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 200220032004 |
| Nissan Sentra | 20022003200420052006 |