NHTSA recall 17V-691 (17V691000)

air bags recall reported November 1, 2017 - about 17,507 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 17V691000
Also written as: 17V-691
Reported: November 1, 2017
Vehicles affected: ~17,507
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.

Why it is dangerous

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-691 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Infiniti QX30 - 2017, 2018

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