| Make : NISSAN | Model : ALTIMA | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19930902 - 19950302 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V150000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030428 | Date Received by ODI: 20030425 | Date Added to Database: 20030429 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: P3115 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 190000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
NISSAN IS RECALLING MY 1994 AND EARLY 1995 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOLLOWING REPORTS THAT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN THESE VEHICLES HAD CAUSED A NUMBER OF MODERATE-TO-SEVERE EYE INJURIES. NISSAN HAS DEVELOPED A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT IS LESS POWERFUL WHEN IT INFLATES IN A CRASH TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AIR BAG INFLATION-RELATED INJURIES. |
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Consequence:
NISSAN EXPECTS THAT THIS NEW AIR BAG CAN HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF AIR BAG INFLATION-RELATED INJURIES. |
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Remedy:
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS REPORTED THAT OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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