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Recall 20V-188

Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2011 to 2012 Infiniti QX56 and 3 other models: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).

At a glance

Campaign number
20V-188
Reported
March 30, 2020
Vehicles affected
216,678 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

The risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-[removed] or Infiniti 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