NHTSA recall 17V-571 (17V571000)

air bags recall reported September 15, 2017 - about 814 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 17V571000
Also written as: 17V-571
Reported: September 15, 2017
Vehicles affected: ~814
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.

Why it is dangerous

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator may crack and release the gas needed to properly deploy the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200, option 7.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-571 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Infiniti Q50 - 2017

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