Air Bag Light On problems of the 2004 Nissan Armada

The airbag light has bee blinking since 2011 and I found out this year that there is a recall for that purpose. I reported to Nissan company about that after my car was rejected for the annual inspection. They told me that the VIN# of my Armada was not included in the recall. I have since heard that there is another recall of Nissan cars from 2002 and up. I wonder what action I can take since my Armada falls into the years mentioned. Thanks.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Armada. While driving approximately 45 mph the air bag light illuminated stating that the air bag was deactivated while there was a passenger in the passenger seat. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

The red airbag light flashes on the dashboard. I took it to two Nissan dealerships and was told that it was most likely a failed sensor in the front passenger seat but could not be sure until it was replaced for approximately $1400. 00 not refundable if that was not the problem. It could also be the restraint system associated with that seat. Reportedly from both the dealers comments and my research on the internet this is a common problem with my vehicle type.

1) 130lb female adult sitting properly in the right front passenger seat is unable to engage the airbag system. No matter the seating position, e. G. Upright, slouching or otherwise, the indicator light shows system is disabled. 2) vehicle was taken to local Nissan dealer who was unable to diagnose a solution, suggesting that a greater weight was necessary to engage the airbag. 3) comparable vehicles, and Nissan documentation show that weights under 60 lbs should disable the airbag feature. Nissan is deficient and negligent in allowing this vehicle to be operating with a known serious defect.