R1702 R1703 – FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR – 2002 Nissan Pathfinder & Infiniti QX4

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V068 R1703 R1702
Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 46

 

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

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

 

Summary

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.

 

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Nissan has a Recall

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https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCRIT-17V068-5457.PDF

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCRIT-17V068-8431.pdf

 

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V068-0990.pdf

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V068-6309.pdf

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V068-5177.pdf