The crank angle sensor in your vehicle is like a smart watch that helps your engine run smoothly. In certain conditions, extreme temperatures can cause it to send mixed signals, which could disrupt your engine's performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor gets a mixed signal, your engine might suddenly stall while you're driving slowly, without warning. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your authorized Nissan dealer will update your engine control module with the latest software, free of charge. You should schedule the reprogramming as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VARIATIONS IN TEMPERATURE CAN BE LARGE ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
The air bag inflator in your vehicle is the part that deploys the air bag in the event of a crash. Some replacement inflators installed in certain vehicles may be faulty and prone to exploding.
Risk if Unfixed
If an inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying into your body, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect and replace the inflator with a safe one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and 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
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
The airbag in your passenger side is a crucial safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some 2002-2006 Sentras, it might not have been replaced with a safer inflator after it was inspected. This inflator could fail and spray sharp fragments everywhere in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag explodes, sharp metal shards could hit you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will re-inspect your airbag and replace it with a safer one, free of charge. Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is done. Nissan will contact you with more information, and you can also reach them at 1-800-867-7669 with any questions.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag 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
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
The airbag in your passenger seat is designed to protect you in a crash. In some 2001-2010 Nissan and Infiniti models, the airbag's explosive part could fail and send sharp metal fragments into the passenger compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag explodes, it could send sharp metal pieces flying towards you or other occupants, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Nissan or Infiniti dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer, redesigned one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some older Nissan models, the air bag inflator could fail and rupture, releasing sharp metal fragments that could hit you or your passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could strike you or your passengers, potentially causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
