The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V139000·Announced 2021-03-04

Nissan Recalls Infiniti FX35 and FX45 Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

Nissan is recalling specific Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles because a previously replaced front passenger air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could tear during deployment.

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) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2003 Infiniti FX35 and 2006-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles. These vehicles are affected if they previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008.

The defect involves the air bag cushion being folded incorrectly. This error could increase internal pressure and cause the air bag cushion to tear during deployment. A tear in the air bag may decrease its performance and increase the risk of injury to the occupant.

INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
INFINITI FX35, FX45
Brand
INFINITI
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
26,158

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)

  • FX35
  • FX45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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