NHTSA Recall 10V349000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V349000; Date: Jul. 22, 2010
Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Infiniti QX56; 2008 Nissan Armada
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 21
Recall Summary:
Nissan is recalling model year 2008 Nissan armada and Infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from February 7, 2007 through February 14, 2007. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact. " an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the correct inflation of the side curtain air bag near the upper portion of the b-pillar.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Aug 16, 2010
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