NHTSA Recall 03V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V061000; Date: Feb. 27, 2003
The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Nissan Altima; 2002 Nissan Xterra
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 64,562
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. Owner notification began April 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
Nissan recall no. R3001. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 21, 2003
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