Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The Occupant Classification System in your vehicle is a computer that helps the airbags decide when to deploy. In some cases, a faulty computer chip was installed, which might incorrectly identify you or your passenger.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag system thinks you're not in the front passenger seat, it might not deploy properly in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty computer chip and update the system's software at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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