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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 front airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture if the front airbags deploy in a crash. A rupture can send metal fragments toward the occupants, which may cause serious injury or death.
The remedy is free. Nissan will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front passenger airbag assembly at no cost. You can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. You can also check your vehicle's VIN on CarRecallWatch.com or the NHTSA website to confirm whether it has an open recall.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Infiniti QX4 | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2002 |