NHTSA recall 03V-150 (03V150000)

air bags recall reported April 25, 2003 - about 190,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V150000
Also written as: 03V-150
Manufacturer number: P3115
Reported: April 25, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~190,000
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

NISSAN IS RECALLING MY 1994 AND EARLY 1995 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOLLOWING REPORTS THAT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN THESE VEHICLES HAD CAUSED A NUMBER OF MODERATE-TO-SEVERE EYE INJURIES. NISSAN HAS DEVELOPED A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT IS LESS POWERFUL WHEN IT INFLATES IN A CRASH TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AIR BAG INFLATION-RELATED INJURIES.

Why it is dangerous

NISSAN EXPECTS THAT THIS NEW AIR BAG CAN HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF AIR BAG INFLATION-RELATED INJURIES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS REPORTED THAT OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-150 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Altima - 1994, 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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