NHTSA Campaign 12V079000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Issued by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Feb 28, 2012 · 1,349 vehicles affected
What's wrong
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 INFINITI Q45 VEHICLES. A WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SEAT MOUNTED AIRBAG MAY EXPERIENCE INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE, RESULTING IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS.
Consequence
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE WIRING CONNECTOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI | Q45 | 2003 | 1,349 |
| INFINITI | Q45 | 2004 | 1,349 |
| INFINITI | Q45 | 2005 | 1,349 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V079000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.