Air Bags:frontal
NHTSA campaign 21V139000 · announced March 4, 2021 · filed by Nissan North America, Inc. · 26,158 units affected
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
The risk
A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
What to do
INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.
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
- 2003 Infiniti Fx35
- 2006 Infiniti Fx35
- 2007 Infiniti Fx35
- 2008 Infiniti Fx35
- 2006 Infiniti Fx45
- 2007 Infiniti Fx45
- 2008 Infiniti Fx45
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.