NHTSA recall 17V068000
Air Bags · Nissan North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with takata air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture.
Why it matters: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March, 31, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Infiniti Qx4, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V068000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.