Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2008 Nissan Versa

Takata inflators and airbags I received notice that these were dangerous. I contacted Nissan. The dealer does not have the parts. This was in November of 2017. It is now Jan 15th of 2018. I was given a rental car to use until Jan 15th. Now I have no safe car to use for work and no expectation of when the parts will be in. I can not drive the car, because I do not wish to take a chance of injuring myself or my family. Metal fragments can explode and injure or kill people. I have to drive my son to school and then go to work, pick him up each day, like every other working mom. What can I do?.

Air bag indicator lights flashing in red tire inflator light stays on.

Takata inflators. Recall instructions include driving car to dealer so they can see it. This seems counterintuitive since the airbags can kill people.

2008 Nissan Versa hatchback. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger air bag inflator safety recall. The consumer stated the dealer would not honor the airbag recall due to it being past the recall expiration date. The consumer stated the recall notice did not have an expiration date. The consumer requested the recall repair be honored. Updated 09/28/2017.

Continued exposure to areas with high levels of absolute humidity my cause the front driver air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally. If the driver air bag inflator ruptures, it may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or death. The dealer and/or manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. I attempted to have this replaced over 6 months ago.

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags) for the front passenger inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning sensor had been illuminated for three weeks. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall (potentially - my notice doesn't say specifically). I received a recall notice early this year that said I would be receiving a second letter by the end of April for replacement parts for the "front passenger air bag inflator". It is now the end of June, and I haven't received the letter. I am currently unable to use my passenger seat due to this. It also seems there is a danger to me continuing to drive the car.

Takata airbags: I have taken my vehicle in twice for the same recall. First time, I was told a temporary part was put in until the permanent one came from the manufacturer (that was earlier this year), then I received a call from this same dealership that the permanent part was in. So I took it back in July for it to be installed and yet, that part has been recalled also. The dealership tells me "they are waiting on the manufacturer for the replacement part that will finally fix this issue with the takata inflator airbag issue. Meanwhile and as I wait, I am putting myself in danger driving the car and those who ride with me. This inflator issue needs to be fixed and soon! I need help getting the proper resolution that will remedy this situation. The manufacturer need to speed up the process and make this a priority to get resolved as I have two Nissan Versa's and both have the same takata inflator issues under the recall. My other car is a 2010 also needing the permanent part to fix it's inflator issue.

2008 Nissan Versa. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair front passenger airbag inflator. The consumer stated the dealership advised the vehicle did not experience the same failure as reported in the recall. The airbag light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired.

I received a letter regarding an "important safety recall" from Nissan. The reason for recall is as stated - "continued exposure to areas with high levels of absolute humidity may cause the front passenger air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or death. " what you should do, as stated in the letter - "once you receive an invitation to repair letter, please contact your Nissan retailer to schedule an appointment. In the meantime, do not allow passengers to ride in the passenger seat. If you remain concerned about the air bag inflator in your vehicle, contact the consumer affairs department at 1-800-647-7261. Well we waited at least 3 weeks with no letter so we called. The parts are not available and won't be until maybe September, they are going to be manufactured. The Versa is very small and the driver is about a foot away from the passenger air bag. This is a terrifying prospect that that air bag may explode. I am afraid to drive my car which I paid $17,000 for in 2008 and I cannot carry passengers. Nissan and the dealer at west hills Nissan in coraopolis, PA refused us a loaner/rental car to drive in the interim. This is unacceptable. Please help. Thank you.

I received a safety recall notice from Nissan explaining the following: "continued exposure to areas with high levels of absolute humidity may cause the front passenger air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or death. " when I called Nissan in July 2016 they said they would be receiving the parts to fix the problem by either September or October 2016. I called Nissan again on October 17, 2016 they said they will not have the parts until December 2016. I have not received any follow-up notice of any kind and if I had not called Nissan on the 17th of October, they would not have notified me to let me know that the parts will now not be in until December 2016. I would like better communication and more updates from Nissan while this issue is resolved since I now cannot allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat and it is an extreme inconvenience for me since I need to have that seat available for my family.