Recall 03V-061
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2002 Nissan Altima and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-061
- Reported
- February 27, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 64,562 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
The risk
The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. Owner notification began april 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Nissan recall no. R3001.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Altima 2002
- Nissan Xterra 2002