NHTSA Recall 16V911000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V911000; Date: Dec. 19, 2016
If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Nissan Altima; 2014 Nissan Altima; 2015 Nissan Altima; 2016 Nissan Maxima; 2015 Nissan Rogue; 2016 Nissan Rogue
Component: Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger)
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 757
Recall Summary:
Nissan north America, inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) electronic control unit (ecu) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ecu and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
How to Fix:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ecu and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 13, 2017
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