INFINITI QX30 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V691000

Make Model Year
INFINITI QX30 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-03-26 2017-11-01 2017-11-02

Production Dates: 2015-08-10 - 2017-06-16

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17507

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.

Consequence

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.

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.