Recall 15V-287
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2003 to 2005 Infiniti FX35 and 7 other models: Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-287
- Reported
- May 15, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 1,090,569 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-[removed]. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Infiniti FX35 2003 to 2005
- Infiniti FX45 2003 to 2005
- Infiniti I30 2001
- Infiniti I35 2002 to 2003
- Infiniti QX4 2002 to 2003
- Nissan Maxima 2001 to 2003
- Nissan Pathfinder 2002 to 2004
- Nissan Sentra 2002 to 2006