NHTSA recall 18V153000
Air Bags · Nissan North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles. The driver's side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting its deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 214, "side impact protection," and 226, "ejection mitigation."
Why it matters: The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2018 Nissan 370Z.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V153000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.