January 9, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V008000
Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V008
Manufacturer Nissan
North America, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 307,962
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
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 Infinity has a Recall
SAFETY RECALL
CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Takata Passenger Airbag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign
Reference: R1622, R1701, R1704, R1706, R1707, R1713, R1714
Date: September 3, 2020
Attention: Retailer Principal, Sales, Parts and Service Managers
Revised September 3, 2020
Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin
The announcement from February 4, 2020 has been revised to include information regarding handling of vehicles arriving at the dealership with the Supplemental Restraint System (“SRS”) warning light is non- operational, flashing, or illuminated.
- Please see ****What Retailers Should Do ***** section below for details.
IMPORTANT: It is a violation of Federal law for retailers to sell or deliver vehicles in their inventory covered by this notification until the campaign action is performed.
| Affected Models/Years: | Campaign ID | Affected Population: | SERVICE COMM Activation date: | Stop Sale In Effect |
| 2005-2008 FX35/FX45 | R1701 | 20,760 | January 31, 2017 |
YES |
| 2006-10 M35/45 | 21,723 | |||
| 2003-2004 I35 | R1706 | ~2,392 | February 10, 2017 | |
| 2006 M35/M45 | ~588 | |||
| 2003-2005 FX35/45 | ~10,063 | |||
| 2006-2008 FX35/FX45 | R1622/ R1704 | 35,785 | December 9, 2016 | |
| 2003-2005 FX35/FX45 | 44,324 | February 8, 2017 | ||
| 2008-2010 M35/M45 | ~18,504 | December 9, 2016 | ||
| 2006-2007 M35/M45 | ~57,606 | February 8, 2017 | ||
| 2003-2004 I35 | ~9,797 | February 8, 2017 | ||
| 2003 FX35/FX45 | R1713 | ~14,593 | June 16, 2017 | |
| 2001-2003 I30/I35 | ~58,649 | |||
| 2002-2003 QX4 | ~15,455 | |||
| 2003-2004 I35 | R1707 | ~1,554 | January 15, 2020 | |
| 2006 M35/45 | ~367 | |||
| 2003 FX35/45 | ~5,826 | |||
| 2001 I30 | R1714 | 10,260 | ||
| 2002-2003 I35 | 16,779 | |||
| 2002-2003 QX4 | 8,236 |
***** Campaign Summary *****
INFINITI
is committed to the safety and security of our clients and their passengers. As previously announced, INFINITI
has implemented the next phase of Takata inflator recalls on certain INFINITI
model and model year vehicles to replace the front passenger airbags with remedy parts. INFINITI
is continuing to attempt to contact affected owners to remind them of the recall on their vehicle and encourage them to bring it to a retailer so it can be remedied.
Since the release of the original campaigns in 2013-15, newer remedy parts have been made available and INFINITI
created new campaign IDs to allow the newest remedy parts to be used. INFINITI
strongly recommends clients with a vehicle that has NOT received any remedy to bring their vehicle to an INFINITI
retailer to be remedied at the owner’s earliest opportunity.
Owners of vehicles that have previously been repaired using Takata non-desiccated inflators under the following campaign IDs are now being asked to return to the dealership for the final countermeasure part:
- P4235
- R1303
- R1406
As part of an ongoing effort to improve client recall participation, all INFINITI
retailers have the option of performing their own mobile repairs.
***** What Retailers Should Do *****
- Verify if vehicles are affected by this Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign using Service Comm or DBS National Service History Open Campaign I.Ds:
- R1622, R1701, R1704, R1706, R1707, R1713, R1714
- Vehicles remedied under these campaign IDs previously do not require further repair.
- Retailers must not wholesale, sell, lease, trade, rent or loan any affected vehicles in retailer inventory affected by this recall campaign until after the vehicle has been repaired.
- Retailers should use the appropriate campaign repair bulletins (listed in the repair section below) to remedy any vehicles subject to one of these campaigns.
- Retailers should inform owners of the affected vehicles about the recall campaign and communicate parts are available.
- If no remedy has been performed, INFINITI
advises owners not to allow passengers to occupy the front passenger seat until the remedy is performed.
- If no remedy has been performed, INFINITI
- Retailers should inform owners of the affected vehicles about the recall campaign and communicate parts are available.
- Retailers should stock parts to be able to provide immediate remedy and avoid placing owners in a rental or loaner vehicle.
- If parts are temporarily out of stock, rental is available while parts are on Use the expense code noted below with the campaign repair claim:
| EXPENSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
| 502 | Rental Expense | $180 (Max) |
| Contact the Warranty claims call center 1-800-933-3712 Option 7, if additional expense is required. | ||
| Towing is available, upon client request, by contacting INFINITI | ||
- Retailers should have the client fill out the SRS Light Release form (attached) when both the Supplemental Restraint System (“SRS”) warning light is non-operational, flashing, or illuminated and the client refuses diagnosis and repair related to the SRS warning light.
- Additionally, if the client declines the recall repair , appropriately document the deferment reason as per IPSB19-362.
NOTE: There is no need for the client to fill out the attached SRS Light Release form if the client agrees to and the retailer conducts the diagnosis and repair.
- Once repaired, retailers should submit the claim, using the claims coding provided, and release the vehicle.
NOTE: Some vehicles may be subject to multiple campaigns (other than Takata). Retailers should make every effort to schedule clients so all campaign repairs can be performed in one service visit.
***** M Sedan Instrument Panels *****
Should damage to the instrument panel occur during repair on an M35/45 sedan, order the appropriate instrument panel and replace.
| CM I.D. | DESCRIPTION | OP CODE | FRT |
| R1622 | If dash pad replacement is required and performed at time of inflator replacement 2006-2010 (M35/M45) | R16227 | 0.1 hrs. |
| R1701 | R17014 | ||
| R1704 | R17047 | ||
| R1706 | R17065 | ||
| R1707 | R17075 |
- As a best practice, retailers should take high quality pictures of the instrument panel before and after performing the campaign to capture the entire instrument panel from side to side (minimum of 4 pictures moving left to right is recommended).
NOTE: M35/45 dash pads may be ordered via normal process if damage to the instrument panel occurred during the original repair. Retailers should claim instrument panel replacement (if applicable) in combination with the campaign repair using the claims information shown above
***** Final Remedy Parts Matrix *****
| Model Year | Model | FINAL Campaign Repair ID | *Final Repair Part # | Comments | |||
| INFLATOR | HARNESS | MODULE | Module Kit Sub (Requires Original module) | ||||
| 2003-2005 | FX35/45 | R1622 R1701 R1704 R1706 R1707 R1713 R1714 | K85FA-7999B | B4AFG-CG00A | K851E-CG88D | NA | Inflator & Harness used until 1.14.20
Use module after 1.15.20 |
| 2006-2008 | FX35/45 | R1622 R1701 R1704 | NA | NA | K8515-CL71A
(until 1.15.20) K8515-CL72A (1.15.20 -) | NA | See dates under module |
| 2006-2007 | M35/45 | R1622 R1701 R1704 R1706 R1707 | 98561-7999E | NA | K8515-EH54A | K8515-EH19E | Use module kit & inflator for campaign
Module is equivalent for service replacement |
| 2008-2010 | M35/45 | R1622 R1701 R1704 R1706 | 98561-7999E | B4A67-EH50D | K8515-EH54A | NA | Inflator & Harness required for campaign
Module is equivalent for service replacement |
| 2001-2004 | I30/I35 | R1704 R1706 R1707 R1713 R1714 | 98561-7999E | NA |
K851E-4Y960 K851E-4Y961 K851E-5Y760 | K8525-4Y96C | Use inflator & module kit for campaign
Module is equivalent for service replacement |
| 2002-2003 | QX4 | R1713 R1714 | 98561-7998E |
B4A67-5W50D |
K8515-5W59C K8515-5W59E | NA | Inflator & Harness required for campaign
Module is equivalent for service replacement |
*Please see Q&A section for additional information regarding equivalent final repair parts.
***** Release Schedule *****
| Parts | Parts are not on restriction and may be ordered, as needed, via normal ordering process (see Final Remedy Parts Matrix above).
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| Special Tools |
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Repair |
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| Owner Notification | INFINITI INFINITI |
******Mobile Repair*****
INFINITI
retailers have the option of providing mobile repair services to Takata affected clients (with the exclusion of 2006-2010 M Sedan).
Retailers can perform their own mobile repair and claim the entire $100 sublet allowance in addition to parts and labor for the repair.
- It is the responsibility of the Retailer to ensure that its mobile repair services for airbag replacement are fully compliant with all applicable laws and regulations for such operations in the jurisdiction where they operate.
- If the retailer chooses to provide mobile services, they must have the client sign the “Retailer Provided Mobile Service Invoice” form included with this announcement. Retailers are advised to provide a copy of this invoice to the client with their copy of the repair order and retain the signed copy along with the repair order for their records.
| EXPENSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
| 804 | Retailer Mobile Repair | $100 (Max) |
NOTE: 2006-10 M sedan is excluded from mobile service consideration due to repair procedures requiring removal of the instrument panel.
It is important for retailers to apply the correct Expense Code when providing mobile service.
***** Retailer Responsibility *****
It is the retailer’s responsibility to check Service Comm or DBS National Service History using the appropriate Campaign I.D. for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall campaign, which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in retailer inventory. If a VIN subject to this recall campaign was part of a retailer trade, the letter associated with that VIN should be forwarded to the appropriate retailer for service completion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
| Q: | Is this a safety recall campaign? | |||||||||
| A | Yes.
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| Q: | Does this stop sale apply to previously owned vehicles? | |||||||||
| A | INFINITI
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| Q: | How do I know if my vehicle has a problem with the front passenger airbag inflator? | |||||||||
| A | If your vehicle is subject to one of these campaigns, you will receive an Owner Notification letter from INFINITI
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| Q: | What is the problem? | |||||||||
| A | Due to Takata (the airbag supplier) inflator quality issues, it is possible that the front passenger airbag inflator housing in the subject vehicles could deploy abnormally in the event of a crash. An inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring vehicle occupants.
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| Q: | Have all affected owners already been notified? | |||||||||
| A | INFINITI INFINITI
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| Q: | I have not received a letter but want to make sure my vehicle is not affected. | |||||||||
| A | Please give me your vehicle identification number (VIN) so that I can check if your vehicle is included in this recall. You may also search for open recall campaigns at safercar.gov.
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| Q: | Is it safe to drive my vehicle? | |||||||||
| A | INFINITI
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| Q: | Will towing be provided if requested by the client? | |||||||||
| A | Prior to authorizing towing, clients should be advised about the option of a mobile repair (if offered) as an alternative to towing.
Towing is available, upon client request, by contacting INFINITI
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| Q: | Is there anything owners can do to avoid the risk/danger? | |||||||||
| A | If you received a safety recall notice about the passenger front airbag, contact your retailer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. In the meantime, do not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat until a remedy is performed.
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| Q: | Does my vehicle have Takata Airbag inflators? | |||||||||
| A | Many vehicles are equipped with Takata Airbag inflators. However, only certain specific ones are affected by these recalls. Let me check your VIN to confirm whether your vehicle is affected – if affected, it needs to be remedied as soon as possible. If your vehicle is not affected, no further action is needed at this time.
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| Q: | Will alternate transportation be provided while the retailer is servicing the vehicle? | |||||||||
| A | INFINITI Rental is available if parts are not in stock at the retailer. Retailers should have adequate stock of parts on hand to service scheduled appointments. Expense code noted below can be claimed with the campaign repair:
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| Q: | Are parts available for the recall repair? | |||||||||
| A | Yes.
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| Q: | Will I have to take my vehicle back to the selling retailer to have the service performed? | |||||||||
| A | No, any authorized INFINITI
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| Q: | How long will the corrective action take? | |||||||||
| A | This free service should take about one to three (1-3) hours to complete (varies by model), but your INFINITI
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| Q: | All these vehicles are receiving a passenger airbag inflator or module replacement. Why are there so many campaign IDs and bulletins? | |||||||||
| A | The Takata recalls are very complex. Vehicles in each campaign are separated by various zones for the same make and model year. INFINITI There may be some minor differences from one campaign to another, so it is very important for retailers to follow the instructions in each campaign bulletin and the assigned campaign ID for each VIN. Retailers should not deviate from published repair directions and assume that a part referenced for one group of vehicles for a campaign population will work for another.
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| Q: | Why did the part number change for 2003-08 FX , 2006-07 M, 2001 I30, and 2002-04 I35 sedans? | |||||||||
| A | INFINITI
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| Q: | If 2006-07 M vehicles were repaired using the previous inflator (K8561-7999B) and harness (B4A67-EH50C) do they need to be repaired again? | |||||||||
| A | No. The previous parts provided an equivalent final repair.
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| Q: | If 2001 I30 or 2002-04 I35 vehicles were repaired using the previous inflator (K8561-7999B) and harness (B4167-2Y00A) do they need to be repaired again? | |||||||||
| A | No. The previous parts provided an equivalent final repair.
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| Q: | If 2003-05 FX vehicles were repaired using the previous inflator (K8561-7999B) and harness (B4A67-CG00A) do they need to be repaired again? | |||||||||
| A | No. The previous parts provided an equivalent final repair.
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| Q: | If 2003-05 FX vehicles were repaired using the previous Module Kit Sub (K8525-CG78D) do they need to be repaired again? | |||||||||
| A | No. The previous parts provided an equivalent final repair unless damage to the dash occurred as a result of the repair. In the event that damage to the dash occurred, retailers should use the new module assembly (K851E-CG88D) and order the appropriate dash for replacement. Retailers should claim dash replacement (if applicable) in combination with the campaign repair.
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| Q: | I am a retailer and I have parts or technical questions related to vehicle condition or a notification an owner has received, whom do I talk to? | |||||||||
| A | Please contact the INFINITI
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| Q: | I am a retailer, what do I do if the vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System (“SRS”) warning light is non-operational, flashing, or illuminated? | |||||||||
| A | If the client will not obtain diagnosis and repair related to the SRS warning light, retailers should have the client fill out the SRS Light Release form (attached) so that the campaign can be completed.
If the client declines the recall repair or the vehicle is unrepairable, appropriately document the deferment reason as per IPSB19-362
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| Q: | If the client declines recommended repairs after diagnosis when a vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System (“SRS”) warning light is non-operational, flashing or illuminated, how should the retailer proceed? | |||||||||
| A | Please contact the INFINITI The INFINITI
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| Q: | I have other concerns, whom do I talk to? | |||||||||
| A | Please contact Consumer Affairs at the numbers below.
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| Q: | The media has contacted me with questions about INFINITI | |||||||||
| A | Please direct all media inquiries to INFINITI Office: 615-725-1000 | |||||||||
Mobile Service Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
| Q: | Can and retailer perform mobile repairs themselves? |
| A | Yes. Any retailer may choose to provide mobile repairs for Takata affected clients. It is the responsibility of the retailer to ensure that its mobile repair services for airbag replacement are fully compliant with all applicable laws and regulations for such operations in the jurisdiction where they operate.
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| Q: | Does the retailer need an individually signed form for each vehicle repaired if retailer is providing mobile services for multiple affected vehicles on behalf of a business, auction, etc. at one location? |
| A | No. If the retailer is performing multiple mobile repairs on Takata affected vehicles on behalf of a business, auction, etc. the retailer may obtain one signed “Retailer Provided Mobile Service Invoice” and include a listing each of the VINs repaired for that specific entity. However, the retailer must attach a copy of the list to each RO submitted.
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| Q: | Parts not listed in the campaign bulletin are damaged during the course of a mobile repair. How is this handled? |
| A | If additional parts are required and was not attributed to technician negligence, retailers can request coverage for additional parts by contacting the warranty claims call center for direction at 1-800-933-3712 Option 7.
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| Q: | Why are 2006-2010 M sedans excluded from mobile repair services? |
| A | 2006-2010 M sedans are excluded from mobile service consideration due to repair procedure requiring removal of the instrument panel. |
R1622, R1701, R1704, R1706, R1707, R1713, R1714 | REVISION 9
November 18, 2020
Mr. Stephen Hench
Trial Attorney, Litigation & Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
RE: Use of the Expanded Other Category for Takata Recalls
Dear Mr. Hench:
This communication serves to notify NHTSA of Nissan
’s intent to expand utilization of the ‘Other’ category in reporting completion in the dashboard submission and quarterly reports pursuant to Paragraph 47 in the Third Amendment to the Coordinated Remedy Order (ACRO) and additional instructions provided by NHTSA in June 2019. Nissan
intends to apply the expanded ‘Other’ category to the following Takata recall campaigns:
- Recall 15V-226
- Recall 15V-287
- Recall 16V-349
- Recall 17V-028
- Recall 17V-068
- Recall 17V-449
- Recall 18V-044
- Recall 18V-401
- Recall 18V-452
- Recall 20V-008
At this time, expanded utilization of the “Other’ category adds the following sub-categories, each described in more detail below.
- Deployed, missing, or incorrect airbag
- Retrieved through salvage
VIN counts for each sub-category provided in the discussion below are estimates and will be confirmed prior to final document submission by NHTSA recall ID. It is important to note that a particular VIN may qualify for accounting under multiple data sources and/or sub-categories in the breakdown below. In such a case, Nissan
would select the most appropriate category based on all available information. For example, a Takata passenger airbag was recovered and destroyed through salvage yard collection in January 2020. Nissan
received notice that the subject vehicle was seen at auction in March 2020 and has not been registered by a new owner yet. While the VIN shows recent in-commercial transit status, Nissan
has evidence the recalled airbag has previously been removed from the vehicle and is no longer a safety risk. Therefore, Nissan
will disposition the VIN as ‘Retrieved through salvage’.
For the purposes of this explanation, Nissan
has attempted to remove the majority of VIN duplication across subcategories to illustrate the expected impact and distribution across each NHTSA recall ID. Upon implementation of the expanded ‘Other’ category, each VIN will receive a unique disposition based on the most recent data and analysis.
| Deployed, Missing, Incorrect | Retrieved through Salvage | |||||
| Recall ID | RAS | DRN/MS | Dealer Deferment | HBP | Incident reports (Deployment Claims) | RAS |
| 15V-226 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 166 |
| 15V-287 | 763 | 35 | 33 | 1,547 | 25 | 15,953 |
| 16V-349 | 134 | 4 | 0 | 789 | 2 | 4,574 |
| 17V-028 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 277 | 0 | 1,531 |
| 17V-068 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17V-449 | 240 | 4 | 12 | 2,374 | 9 | 6,366 |
| 18V-044 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 246 | 0 | 589 |
| 18V-401 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 565 | 0 | 943 |
| 18V-452 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20V-008 | 364 | 7 | 0 | 1,538 | 2 | 3,498 |
While this volume of VINs is relatively small in relation to the overall Takata affected population, Nissan
believes it is important to accurately account for them. For applicable VINs in these sub-categories, Nissan
intends to close the recall due to the fact that the affected Takata airbag is no longer a safety risk for the affected vehicle (VIN). Leaving the recall open when the Takata airbag is no longer present may create confusion and unintended consequences in the future. For example, the VIN look-up and CarFax report would continue to reflect an open recall for a VIN no longer affected. New owners, IRFs, insurers and other third parties could be frustrated by inaccurate notices of a need to replace an airbag inflator that is no longer with the vehicle, increasing the risk that recall notices will not be deemed credible. Additionally, as the industry is working with state legislators and DMVs to notify owners of open recalls or even restrict re-registration of vehicles with open recalls, the unnecessarily open recalls may hinder these important efforts.
Closing the recall after confirming the Takata airbag is no longer a risk will improve the reliability of recall data for all parties who reference it. In addition, Nissan
is better able to focus outreach efforts on customers with vehicles still on the road and affected by the defective Takata airbags, prepare and allocate parts supply more efficiently, and report more accurate recall completions in accordance with ACRO Paragraph 45.
Deployed, missing, or incorrect airbag
These are vehicles for which Nissan
has confirmed the affected Takata airbags have deployed or are missing, or are not the original equipment and therefore the affected Takata airbags no longer pose a safety risk to the affected vehicle (VIN). In our review of records to date, only six (6) vehicles eligible for this sub-category are due to incorrect airbag. Evidence of deployed, missing or incorrect airbag is collected from a variety of sources, including but not limited to, salvage yard engagement, auction records, incident investigation reports, canvas agent records and dealer records. Photo evidence and owner signatures are obtained whenever possible; however, if not available, Nissan
will assess if available documentation is sufficient. For example, an authorized Nissan
dealer submits a
Dealer Campaign deferment form indicating that upon inspection of the vehicle, it was confirmed the affected Takata passenger airbag is missing. Photo evidence and owner signature were not included with the form, but given the dealer record, Nissan
will consider the form itself sufficient. Due to the fact that the affected Takata airbag is no longer a safety risk for the affected vehicle (VIN), Nissan
will close the recall for this VIN, documenting the reason for closure as “Deployed, missing, or incorrect airbag”.
Potential data inclusion
- RAS – deployed, missing with photo evidence
- DRN/MS – agent report of deployed, missing with proper documentation
- Dealer Campaign deferment form – deployed, missing, incorrect
- HBP – deployed
- General Order rupture allegation reports, airbag incident claims – deployed
Retrieved through salvage
These are vehicles for which Nissan
has confirmed the affected Takata airbags have been collected from salvage yards and subsequently destroyed, permanently removing them from the stream of commerce. Evidence of the airbag collection, inflator tie-in to VIN, and disposal are provided to Nissan
through its engagement with Rebuilders Automotive Supply. Due to the fact that the affected Takata airbag is no longer a safety risk for the affected vehicle (VIN), Nissan
will close the recall, documenting the reason for closure as “Retrieved through salvage”.
Potential data inclusion
RAS – recovered
Nissan
intends to implement use of the expanded other category as defined above, beginning with the December 18, 2020 Takata Dashboard and subsequent quarterly completion reporting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Very truly,
Tara Underwood
Senior Manager, Technical Compliance
Cc: Joshua Neff
January 9, 2020
Mr. Jeff Giuseppe
Associate Administrator for Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Attn: Recall Management Division (NVS-215)
Room W48-302
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Dear Mr. Giuseppe:
We are transmitting the enclosed Defect Information Report in accordance with the schedule set forth in the Third Amendment to The Coordinated Remedy Order. Nissan
is recalling all non-desiccated front passenger air bag inflators previously used as replacement parts in prior Takata recalls to provide a final countermeasure replacement part.
Very truly,
Derek Latta
Manager,
Technical Compliance
Encl.
DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
- Manufacturer:
Nissan
Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd.
Nissan
Shatai Co., Ltd. Oppama plant
Nissan
Motor Co., Ltd. Shonan plant
Nissan
Shatai Co., Ltd. Tochigi plant
Nissan
Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Aguascalientes plant
- Vehicles Potentially Involved:
The name, description and part number(s) of the recalled component(s) are below.
| Model | Part Name | Part Description | Part Number |
| Nissan | PSPI INFLATOR-AIR BAG ASST | PSPI Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | K8E617994D
|
| Nissan | SPI INFLATOR-AIR BAG ASST | SPI Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | 985614Z60A
|
| Nissan | SPI INFLATOR-AIR BAG ASST | SPI Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | KH5FA7993D
|
| Nissan | PSPI6 Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | PSPI6 Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | 98561EM38E
|
| Nissan | PSPI6 Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | PSPI6 Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | 98561EM38E
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| INFINITI | PSPI INFLATOR-AIR BAG ASST | PSPI Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | K85617994D |
| INFINITI | SPI INFLATOR-AIR BAG ASST | SPI Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | KH5FA7993D
|
| INFINITI FX35/FX45 | PSPI INFLATOR-AIR BAG ASST | PSPI Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | K85617994D |
| INFINITI M35/M45 | PSPI INFLATOR-AIR BAG ASST | PSPI Inflator for Front Passenger Air Bag Module | K85FA7994D
|
Production period of affected vehicles involved:
| Model | Dates of Manufacture |
| MY 2001-2003 Nissan | June 26, 2000 to December 26, 2002 |
| MY 2002-2006 Nissan | January 1, 2001 to August 26, 2006 |
| MY 2002-2004 Nissan | July 23, 2001 to July 20, 2004 |
| MY 2007-2011 Nissan | December 4, 2006 to May 7, 2011 |
| MY 2007-2011 Nissan | May 1, 2006 to June 30, 2011 |
| MY 2001-2004 INFINITI | June 2, 2000 to August 3, 2004 |
| MY 2002-2003 INFINITI | July 24, 2001 to November 1, 2002 |
| MY 2003-2008 INFINITI | November 22, 2002 to August 24, 2009 |
| MY 2006-2010 INFINITI | December 18, 2004 to December 2, 2009 |
The vehicles subject to this report are equipped with non-desiccated Takata front passenger air bag inflators, in accordance with the schedule set forth in Third
Amendment to The Coordinated Remedy Order. More specifically, the subject vehicles are either equipped with PSPI6, PSPI or SPI non-desiccated front passenger air bag inflators previously used as replacement parts in prior Takata recalls.
The name and address of the front passenger air bag inflator supplier is:
TK Services Inc.
111 Peyerk Court
Romeo, MI 48065
- Total Number of Vehicles Potentially Involved:
Approximately 307,962 vehicles shown in the table(s) below:
| Model | Number of Vehicles | Inflator Type |
| MY 2001-2003 Nissan | 74,972 | PSPI |
| MY 2002-2006 Nissan | 130,143 | SPI |
| MY 2002-2004 Nissan | 44,076 | SPI |
| MY 2007-2011 Nissan | 1,547 | PSPI6 |
| MY 2007-2011 Nissan | 3,859 | PSPI6 |
| MY 2001-2004 INFINITI | 29,192 | PSPI |
| MY 2002-2003 INFINITI | 8,236 | SPI |
| MY 2003-2008 INFINITI | 14,109 | PSPI |
| MY 2006-2010 INFINITI | 1,828 | PSPI |
- Percentage of Vehicles Estimated to Actually Contain the Defect:
1%[1]
To date, there are no inflator ruptures during ballistic testing of returned inflators or confirmed field incidents of Nissan
vehicles equipped with PSPI, PSPI6 or SPI inflators in the population of inflators used as an interim remedy.
- Description of the Defect:
According to Takata Defect Report 20E-001, Takata has determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety may arise in some of the subject non-desiccated ammonium nitrate inflators due to propellant degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high temperature cycling. Activation of a non-desiccated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture. An inflator rupture may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants.
- Chronology of Principal Events:
January 2, 2020 – As specified in the Amended Takata Consent Order, Takata submitted Defect Information Report 20E-001.
January 2, 2020 – Based on the information in the Takata Defect Information Report and out of abundance of caution, Nissan
decided to conduct a safety recall on the subject vehicles in accordance with the schedule set forth in Paragraph 33 of the Third Amendment to The Coordinated Remedy Order.
- Description of Corrective Action:
Dealers will be notified on January 15, 2020. Nissan
will begin notifying all affected vehicle owners by first class mail beginning February 10, 2020. The front passenger air bag inflators will be replaced with new desiccated inflators manufactured by a different supplier, at no cost to owners for parts or labor.
After Part 577 notification is completed, additional outreach efforts will be undertaken consistent with previous Takata Monitor recommendations.
Your office will be provided with the final Part 577 owner notification. Nissan
will include a statement in the Part 577 owner notification concerning reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy.
- Copy of Notices:
Copies of all notices will be provided to NHTSA and Takata Monitor as they become available.
[1] The estimated percentage of vehicles involved with defect is unknown, 1% is used here because submission within NHTSA’s safety portal will not allow a non‐numeric value.
48 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| INFINITI | FX35 | 2003-2008 |
| INFINITI | FX45 | 2003-2008 |
| INFINITI | I30 | 2001-2004 |
| INFINITI | I35 | 2001-2004 |
| INFINITI | M35 | 2006-2010 |
| INFINITI | M45 | 2006-2010 |
| INFINITI | QX4 | 2002-2003 |
| NISSAN | MAXIMA | 2001-2003 |
| NISSAN | PATHFINDER | 2002-2004 |
| NISSAN | SENTRA | 2002-2006 |
| NISSAN | VERSA | 2007-2011 |
30 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-20V008-5320.PDF 221.279KB
Miscellaneous Document – Dear Mr. Giuseppe: We are transmitting the enclosed Defect Information Report in accordance with the schedule set forth in the Third Amendment to The Coordinated Remedy Order. Nissan
is recalling all non-desiccated front passenger air bag inflators previously used as replacement parts in prior Takata recalls to provide a final countermeasure replacement part. Very truly, Derek Latta Manager, Technical Compliance
RMISC-20V008-4118.pdf 494.911KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V008-2562.PDF 219.675KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V008-2948.pdf 299.312KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V008-2312.pdf 430.189KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-1
RCLQRT-20V008-0715.PDF 211.144KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – INFINITI
CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Takata Passenger Airbag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: R1622, R1701, R1704, R1706, R1707, R1713, R1714 Date: September 3, 2020
RCMN-20V008-5327.pdf 332.285KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – CUSTOMER RELEASE
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-1228.pdf 3613.47KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-1257.pdf 2123.597KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-7286.pdf 1364.418KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Revision 8 – INFINITI
Consolidated Takata Retailer Announcement
RCMN-20V008-4547.pdf 371.212KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Revision 7 – Nissan
Consolidated Takata Dealer Announcement
RCMN-20V008-8363.pdf 502.152KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Revision 7 – INFINITI
Consolidated Takata Retailer Announcement
RCMN-20V008-0351.pdf 377.836KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-7442.pdf 80.045KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-6608.pdf 80.074KB
Retailer Provided Mobile Service Invoice
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-1814.pdf 1666.654KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-5042.pdf 926.115KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-9443.pdf 80.087KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-6445.pdf 785.21KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-4362.pdf 1104.076KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-0377.pdf 1914.892KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-2
RCLQRT-20V008-9042.PDF 211.254KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Revision 8 – Nissan
Consolidated Takata Dealer Announcement
RCMN-20V008-3361.pdf 2043.43KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-3
RCLQRT-20V008-1905.PDF 211.342KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Revision 9 – Nissan Consolidated Takata Dealer Announcement
RCMN-20V008-7276.pdf 2192.058KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V008-3057.pdf 845.705KB
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
RCLRPT-20V008-4564.PDF 222.111KB
November 18, 2020 RE: Use of the Expanded Other Category for Takata Recalls
RMISC-20V008-6226.pdf 135.746KB
Latest Recalls Documents
1 Associated Investigation
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
NHTSA ID: EA15001
Dated opened: February 24, 2015
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers. All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.
During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers. Nonetheless, at ODI’s insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation. The regions recalled initially included Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures. As part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to Takata for testing.
Takata’s initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from Florida. Accordingly ODI requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the Gulf States and other coastal areas. Takata’s testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions. During PE14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.
Also during PE14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically California and North Carolina. Accordingly, ODI requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject Takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls. Significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or Takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity. Takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing. All test ruptures reported by Takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.
The investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time. ODI’s investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.
The five ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492
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