NHTSA recall 17V-068 (17V068000)

air bags recall reported February 2, 2017 - about 46 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 17V068000
Also written as: 17V-068
Reported: February 2, 2017
Vehicles affected: ~46
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Takata air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture.

Why it is dangerous

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March, 31, 2017. 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 17V-068 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Infiniti QX4 - 2002

Nissan Pathfinder - 2002

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