Recall 17V-068
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2002 Infiniti QX4 and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-068
- Reported
- February 2, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 46 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Takata air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture.
The risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March, 31, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-[removed].
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 QX4 2002
- Nissan Pathfinder 2002