NHTSA Recall # | 98114 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V456000 |
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Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | PATHFINDER |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 18/11/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/07/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/09/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/09/13 |
Report created | 21/10/13 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 2310 |
Defect summary | Nissan north america inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2014 pathfinders manufactured from july 25, 2013, to september 5, 2013 with almond interiors only. The instrument panel tear seam on the passenger frontal air bag was incorrectly cut on the back side of the instrument panel which could cause the air bag to not deploy properly. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the improper air bag deployment may increase the risk of personal injury. |
Corrective action | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected instrument panel assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on november 18, 2013. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |