Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's front airbag is designed to protect you in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, some replacement airbag inflators installed in your vehicle may be faulty and could fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the airbag could explode, sending sharp metal fragments towards you or your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
A free inspection and replacement of the faulty inflator will be performed by your authorized Nissan dealer. You'll receive a notification letter on September 14, 2022, and you should contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to schedule the repair.
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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.
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