2013 Nissan Sentra | 2014 Nissan Sentra | 2015 Nissan Sentra | 2016 Nissan Sentra — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published April 26, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 26, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V242000, published April 26, 2016. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2013 Nissan Sentra | 2014 Nissan Sentra | 2015 Nissan Sentra | 2016 Nissan Sentra — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat.
What to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners are warned not to install a CRS in the front seat. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- SENTRA
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 NISSAN SENTRA | 2014 NISSAN SENTRA | 2015 NISSAN SENTRA | 2016 NISSAN SENTRA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Nissan Sentra | 2014 Nissan Sentra | 2015 Nissan Sentra | 2016 Nissan Sentra — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V242000 on April 26, 2016. Reported hazard: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat.
What should I do if I have this product?
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners are warned not to install a CRS in the front seat. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: SENTRA.