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2002 NISSAN Altima AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #03V061000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's electrical connector for the driver air bag might come loose, causing the warning light to flash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connector comes loose, your driver side air bag won't deploy in a crash, which could cause personal injury.
Free Fix
A dealership will install a retaining clip on the electrical connector for free, and you'll be notified when the work is done, usually by April 21st, 2003.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY COME LOOSE. IF THE CONNECTOR COMES LOOSE, THE SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CLOCK SPRING ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 21, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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High Priority #02I001000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's air bag sensor might not work as well as expected in a high-speed crash, which could affect the air bag's performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a severe crash, the air bag system might not work as intended, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
A free repair will be done at a dealership by replacing the air bag sensor, and you can contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. ON CERTAIN 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO MARCH 16, 2002, ONE OF THE SENSORS FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AS WELL AS EXPECTED IN HIGH-SPEED OFF-SET CRASH SITUATIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE AIR BAG SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AS EXPECTED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261, CONCERNING THE PROBLEM.
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Other NISSAN Altima 2002 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall

Other NISSAN Altima Years

2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
7 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
10 recalls
2014
8 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
1 recall
2010
3 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
2 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
10 recalls
2001
2 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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