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.

Air Bags

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (46)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 2004-06 Sentra, 2004 Pathfinder National Takata Passenger Air Bag Inflator – VIN Expansion
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB14-080e Date: December 8, 2015
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Nissan NTB13-062g June 25, 2015
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Nissan NTB13-062f June 10, 2015
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Infiniti Aftersales Retailer Support Takata Passenger Airbag Inflator Client Outreach Announcement Date: August 25, 2016 Attention: Retailer Parts and Service Managers
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN BULLETIN Takata Passenger Airbag Inflator Customer Outreach Announcement Date: August 25, 2016 Attention: Dealer Service & Parts Managers
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Takata Passenger Air Bag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: R1711 Date: July 20, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- NISSAN
• Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2016-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - INFINITI CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Takata Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Client Outreach Reference: R1701, R1704, R1706, R1713 Date: September 8, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Takata Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Customer Outreach Reference: PM665, PM676, PM683, R1711 Date: September 8, 2017
• Recall Quarterly Report #8, 2017-1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Nissan Reference: NTB17-055a Date: October 5, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB17-055b Date: December 6, 2017
• Recall 15V-287 Amended Part 573 Letter
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: P4236, R1302, R1407, R1508, PM358, PM458, PM459, PM558, & PM559 Date: July 20, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - INFINITI CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Takata Passenger Airbag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: R1706 Date: June 16, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Infiniti Reference: ITB13-018g Date: June 15, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Infiniti Reference: ITB17-024a Date: June 15, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Infiniti Reference: ITB17-038 Date: June 15, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Infiniti Reference: ITB17-022a Date: June 15, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - INFINITI CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Takata Passenger Airbag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: R1303/R1406 Date: June 16, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB13-062i Date: July 19, 2017
• Re: Part II Instructions for Reporting Under the "Other" Category in Takata Campaigns via Email on 12/1/2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB17-054 Date: July 19, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB17-055 Date: July 19, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB14-080f Date: July 19, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB17-027a Date: July 19, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Takata Passenger Air Bag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PM657/PM676, PM665, PM818, PM683, R1711 Date: February 9, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN Date: March 5, 2018 Subject: Takata Long Term Rental Reminder
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Takata Passenger Air Bag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PM657/PM676, PM665, PM818, PM683, R1711 Date: February 9, 2018

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