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2008 Nissan ALTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	734162
Internal NHTSA #	10279705
Manufacurer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	NISSAN
Model	ALTIMA
Model Year	2008
File date	26/06/08
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 2008 nissan altima passenger air bag light goes on randomly while driving with my girlfriend in the seat. It does not happen at start up, or at any other regular event (i. E. - braking, etc.). I have taken this to the dealer twice, and they say that they have checked and there are no stored codes. They directed me to nissan corporate, who turned around and called the dealer and was told the same thing. I will check with the dealer again, but i doubt they drove with anyone in the seat, and this could happen after a few miles or not for many miles. I am extremely scared and frustrated. This light tells me the air bag is shut off, and i cannot get anyone's attention. I am supposed to wait until a crash and the bag does not deploy? The dealer told me to return when the light goes on which is not practical. I cannot drive circles around the dealer until the light goes off, hope it stays on, and then hope they can quickly break a technician free to check codes. This seems like a huge safety concern to me. I am an engineer by trade and understand the workings of many sensors, transducers, etc. This does not make any sense to me. If the person sitting in the seat statically before the vehicle moves does not cause the light to go on, it should not then go on *shutting air bag off) randomly. Randomly could be in the case of an accident. I really no longer want this vehicle unless someone can show caring and understanding to this issue. Please help!
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOSTON, NY
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2008 Nissan ALTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Nissan ALTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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