NISSAN 370Z 2018: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V153000

Make Model Year
NISSAN 370Z 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-01 2018-03-06 2018-03-09

Production Dates: 2017-12-04 - 2018-01-11

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 214

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles. The driver's side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting its deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Consequence

The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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.