| Issue ID | 1184750 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10717364 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 18/05/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 nissan altima. After starting the vehicle, the front air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor seat possibly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. This is safety issue for air bags may not deploy in accidents. Nissan has been notified with case# 18895692, they are reviewing. Dealer note: dtc b1129 - b1132 front rh side air bag module: the front rh side air bag module is wired to the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit will monitor and shorts in detected lines to the front rh side bag module. Replace the front rh seat back assembly. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SNELLVILLE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E88NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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