NHTSA Recall 08V521000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V521000; Date: Oct. 7, 2008
This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Infiniti EX35; 2007 Infiniti G35; 2008 Infiniti G35; 2008 Infiniti G37; 2007 Nissan 350Z; 2008 Nissan 350Z; 2007 Nissan Altima; 2008 Nissan Altima; 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid; 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid; 2007 Nissan Murano; 2008 Nissan Murano; 2009 Nissan Murano; 2008 Nissan Rogue
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 204,361
Recall Summary:
Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and Infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (OCS) control units. A varistor in the OCS control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the OCS and the air bag control unit (acu).
How to Fix:
Dealers will test the signal between the OCS and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing OCS hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on November 4, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 4, 2008
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