2001–2010 Infiniti M45, QX4, I30 and more and 2001–2011 Nissan Maxima, Pathfinder, Sentra and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 20V-008 · January 9, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number: 20V008000
Reported: January 9, 2020
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Part: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
Vehicles affected: About 307,962

What is wrong

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

Affected models

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

Infiniti FX35: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Infiniti FX45: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Infiniti I30: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Infiniti I35: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Infiniti M35: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Infiniti M45: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Infiniti QX4: 2002, 2003
Nissan Maxima: 2001, 2002, 2003
Nissan Pathfinder: 2002, 2003, 2004
Nissan Sentra: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Nissan Versa: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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 FX35 (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008); Infiniti FX45 (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008); Infiniti I30 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); Infiniti I35 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); Infiniti M35 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Infiniti M45 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What is the fix?

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.