NISSAN LEAF 2016: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V253000

Make Model Year
NISSAN LEAF 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-07 2017-04-13 2017-04-17

Production Dates: 2014-09-20 - 2016-12-13

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30038

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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.