Infiniti recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
What could happen
A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
The fix
INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.
Vehicles covered
- Infiniti Fx35 2003, 2006–2008
- Infiniti Fx45 2006–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V139000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 4, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 26,158
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Passenger side frontal › Cushion; Air bags › Frontal
- Maker's own recall number
- R20C2
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2020
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Air bags Jan 10, 2017
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Air bags May 24, 2016
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Air bags May 15, 2015
- Infiniti recall: Air bags Apr 17, 2015
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Steering Feb 2, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.