NHTSA Recall 08V690000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V690000; Date: Dec. 29, 2008
This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Nissan Frontier; 2006 Nissan Frontier; 2007 Nissan Frontier; 2008 Nissan Frontier; 2009 Nissan Frontier; 2005 Nissan Pathfinder; 2006 Nissan Pathfinder; 2007 Nissan Pathfinder; 2008 Nissan Pathfinder; 2009 Nissan Pathfinder; 2005 Nissan Xterra; 2006 Nissan Xterra; 2007 Nissan Xterra; 2008 Nissan Xterra; 2009 Nissan Xterra
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 242,720
Recall Summary:
Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. If this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on January 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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: Jan 26, 2009
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