NISSAN MAXIMA 2001: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V287000

Make Model Year
NISSAN MAXIMA 2001
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-06-15 2015-05-15 2015-05-15

Production Dates: 2000-06-20 - 2002-12-16

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1090569

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.

Notes

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.