2013–2014 Infiniti QX60, Q50, JX35 and 2013–2014 Nissan Leaf, Pathfinder, Altima and more recall: Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 14V-138 · March 25, 2014 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number: 14V138000
Reported: March 25, 2014
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Part: Electrical system: software
Vehicles affected: About 989,701

What is wrong

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

Safety risk

If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

The fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Infiniti JX35 (2013); Infiniti Q50 (2014); Infiniti QX60 (2014); Nissan Altima (2013, 2014); Nissan Leaf (2013, 2014); Nissan Pathfinder (2013, 2014); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

What is the fix?

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.