NHTSA Recall 94V007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V007000; Date: Jan. 12, 1994
Airbag inflation may occur when it is not needed to protect the driver and may result in minor injuries to the driver from the inflating airbag.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Nissan Maxima; 1993 Nissan Maxima
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 65,000
Recall Summary:
In some underbody impacts the airbag sensor activates and sends a signal to the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side airbag to inflate.
How to Fix:
A tunnel sensor of different design will be installed on the affected vehicles.
Recall Notes:
System: interior systems; passive restraints; air bags. Vehicle description: passenger cars with driver side airbags. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Nissan service center at 1-800-647-7261; in hawaii call 1-808-836-0888. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 15, 1994
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