The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V571000·Announced 2017-09-15

Nissan Recalls 2017 Infiniti Q50 Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Defect

Nissan is recalling 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may be improperly welded, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air bag inflator that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles due to a defect in the driver's frontal air bag inflator. The inflator may have been improperly welded, which could cause it to crack and release gas during a crash, preventing proper air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.

The recall affects 814 vehicles. Owners will be notified by Nissan, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200, option 7, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INFINITI Q50 HYBRID, Q50
Brand
INFINITI
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
814

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 (2)

  • Q50 HYBRID
  • Q50

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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