Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a computer system that checks if there's someone in the passenger seat. In some 2013-2014 Nissan models, this system might think an adult is not there when they actually are.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system doesn't know a grown-up is in the passenger seat, the airbag won't deploy in a crash where it's needed. This could lead to a serious injury to the passenger.
Free Fix
Nissan will update the computer system for free. Your dealer will make the update at no cost to you, so schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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