CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. In the event of a crash in very cold temperatures, the trim cover may separate unexpectedly from the passenger-side knee air bag module instead of splitting at the trim cover tear seam as designed.
- Risk
- If the passenger-side knee air bag cover detaches during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- INFINITI will notify owners, and retailers will replace the passenger-side knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
- 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 knee airbag trim cover may separate unexpectedly from its module in a crash in very cold temperatures, instead of splitting along its designed tear seam.
If the cover detaches during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
The repair is free: authorized INFINITI retailers will replace the passenger-side knee airbag module at no charge. Owners can call INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Infiniti QX50 | 2019 |
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