CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.
- Risk
- If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- 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
A wiring harness connector for the front passenger air bag may disconnect from the dual-stage inflator module. If this happens, the passenger air bag may not deploy during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the front passenger.
The affected vehicles were built within specific production windows in early 2016. Dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector to confirm it is properly engaged. If it is not, the passenger air bag module and main body harness will be replaced. The repair is free at an authorized dealer.
Owners can check whether their vehicle has an open recall by entering their VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup. You can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Leaf | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra | 2016 |