Nissan official notice describes a safety defect, but the details were not provided in plain language.
The short version
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported a problem with the frontal sensor/control module-inactive. Here is what owners need to know.
The official notice describes a safety defect, but the details were not provided in plain language.
THE AFFECTED ACU WILL NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED AND THIS ISSUE MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS NOT TO INFLATE IN A CRASH WHEN THEY ARE DESIGNED TO INFLATE. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-408.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Nissan Altima |
| 2012 | Nissan NV |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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