Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The airbag in your passenger seat is designed to protect you in case of a crash. In some older Nissans, the airbag inflator could explode, sending sharp metal fragments flying towards you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send metal shards into the passenger area, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Nissan or Infiniti dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer, updated one at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
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