Recall 03V-150
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1994 to 1995 Nissan Altima: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-150
- Reported
- April 25, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 190,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Nissan is recalling my 1994 and early 1995 altima vehicles following reports that passenger air bag deployments in these vehicles had caused a number of moderate-to-severe eye injuries. Nissan has developed a new passenger air bag that is less powerful when it inflates in a crash to reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
The risk
Nissan expects that this new air bag can help reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
The fix
Nissan will replace the passenger air bag at no charge to the consumer. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began april 28, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Nissan campaign no. P3115.this action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Altima 1994 to 1995