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Recall 08V-521

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2008 Infiniti EX35 and 7 other models: Electrical system (software); Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-521
Reported
October 7, 2008
Vehicles affected
204,361 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).

The risk

This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-[removed] or infiniti at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles