Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 17V068000 · announced February 2, 2017 · filed by Nissan North America, Inc. · 46 units affected

The problem

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Takata air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture.

The risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March, 31, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2002 Infiniti Qx4
• 2002 Nissan Pathfinder

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.