Nissan Leaf recall (16V436000)

Nissan · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 16V436000
Report Received: 2016-06-15
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Make: Nissan
Model(s): LEAF
Model Year(s): 2016
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potentially Affected Units: 4,355

Defect Description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.

Consequence

If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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