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- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 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
A manufacturing error in the passenger front airbag inflators means the airbag may not deploy properly in a crash. The defect affects certain 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 models, which have been recalled by the manufacturer.
If the front passenger airbag fails to deploy properly during a collision, the risk of injury to the passenger increases. Owners should take this seriously and act promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the front passenger airbag inflator at no cost. Owners will be notified directly, but you can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Leaf | 201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra | 201420162017 |