2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Rogue | 2016 Nissan Maxima | 2016 Nissan Rogue — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published December 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V911000, published December 19, 2016. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Rogue | 2016 Nissan Maxima | 2016 Nissan Rogue — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
What to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- ALTIMA
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA | 2015 NISSAN ROGUE | 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA | 2016 NISSAN ROGUE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Nissan Altima | 2014 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Altima | 2015 Nissan Rogue | 2016 Nissan Maxima | 2016 Nissan Rogue — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V911000 on December 19, 2016. Reported hazard: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
What should I do if I have this product?
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service 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.