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SevereNHTSA·17V028000·Announced 2017-01-10

Nissan Recalls Infiniti and Versa Models for Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

Nissan is recalling specific Infiniti and Nissan Versa vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in 'serious injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe) involving significant injury reports or potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2005-2012 Infiniti FX35, FX45, M35, M45, and Nissan Versa vehicles. The recall covers vehicles originally sold or registered in specific geographic zones across the United States and its territories, including Alabama, California, Florida, and many other states. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain front passenger air bag inflators that were used as original or replacement equipment.

The defect involves propellant degradation in the air bag inflators caused by long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture. This rupture can result in metal fragments striking vehicle occupants, which may cause serious injury or death.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017, and owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INFINITI, NISSAN FX35, FX45, M35, VERSA
Brand
INFINITI
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator
Hazard
Affected units
152,554

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 (5)

  • FX35
  • FX45
  • M35
  • VERSA
  • M45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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