NHTSA recall 20V-008 (20V008000)
air bags recall reported January 9, 2020 - about 307,962 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V008000
- Also written as
- 20V-008
- Reported
- January 9, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~307,962
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other 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 inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-008 when calling a dealer.
Affected 11 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.