ID: #20V747000
MFR: Nissan North America, Inc.
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
EVENT_SUMMARY
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.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
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.