NHTSA Recall 03V150000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V150000; Date: Apr. 25, 2003
Nissan expects that this new air bag can help reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Nissan Altima; 1995 Nissan Altima
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 190,000
Recall Summary:
Nissan is recalling my 1994 and early 1995 altima vehicles following reports that passenger air bag deployments in these vehicles had caused a number of moderate-to-severe eye injuries. Nissan has developed a new passenger air bag that is less powerful when it inflates in a crash to reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
How to Fix:
Nissan will replace the passenger air bag at no charge to the consumer. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began April 28, 2003. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
Nissan campaign no. P3115. This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. The company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 28, 2003
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