NHTSA recall 16V-436 (16V436000)

air bags recall reported June 15, 2016 - about 4,355 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 16V436000
Also written as: 16V-436
Reported: June 15, 2016
Vehicles affected: ~4,355
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.

Why it is dangerous

If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-436 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Nissan Leaf - 2016

Nissan Sentra - 2016

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