2012 Nissan Altima | 2012 Nissan Nv — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Published August 11, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 9, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V408000, published August 11, 2011 and initiated August 9, 2011. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2012 Nissan Altima | 2012 Nissan Nv — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive.
What's the hazard
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 21, 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 28, 2011 BECAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY.
What to do
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- ALTIMA
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2012 NISSAN NV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Nissan Altima | 2012 Nissan Nv — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V408000 on August 11, 2011. Reported hazard: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 21, 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 28, 2011 BECAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY.
What should I do if I have this product?
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: ALTIMA.