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HighNHTSA·12V079000·Announced 2012-02-28

Nissan Recalls 2003-2005 Infiniti Q45 for Side Air Bag Wiring Defect

Nissan is recalling 2003-2005 Infiniti Q45 vehicles because a wiring connector issue may prevent side air bags from deploying, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag non-deployment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Infiniti Q45 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the wiring connector for the seat-mounted airbag, which may experience increased electrical resistance. This issue can result in the non-deployment of the side air bags during a crash.

The non-deployment of side air bags could increase the risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2012.

Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261 for more information. Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
INFINITI Q45
Brand
INFINITI
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
1,349

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • Q45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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