| Issue ID | 1104613 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10629199 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 24/07/14 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently, although the passenger seat was occupied. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the occupant classification system software malfunctioned and the seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags, electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 14,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOLINE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL2AP4CNXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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