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NHTSA recall 26V-230 (26V230000)

air bags recall reported April 9, 2026 - about 47,928 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V230000
Also written as
26V-230
Manufacturer number
R26A1
Reported
April 9, 2026
Vehicles affected
~47,928
Component
air bags

What is being recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Cube vehicles. The driver’s air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment.

Why it is dangerous

A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will inspect the front air bag inflator serial number, and replace the inflator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 14, 2026.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-230 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Cube - 2009, 2010

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.