The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22E066000·Announced 2022-08-09

Nissan Recalls Air Bag Inflator Replacement Parts for Certain Vehicles

Nissan is recalling specific air bag inflator replacement parts installed in Infiniti and Nissan vehicles due to a risk of explosion from propellant degradation.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that an inflator explosion may result in serious injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving life-threatening hazards.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. These parts include specific passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Owners should consult Nissan's recall report for specific part numbers.

The replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INFINITI, NISSAN QX4, M45, MAXIMA, SENTRA
Brand
INFINITI
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator
Hazard
Affected units
375

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 (6)

  • QX4
  • M45
  • MAXIMA
  • SENTRA
  • M35
  • VERSA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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