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NHTSA Campaign ID:
02I001000 Component: Interior Systems:Passive Restraint:Air Bag Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Nissan |
Model: Altima |
Recall Date: 04/24/2002 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 116500 Manufactured: / - 03/2002 |
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Defect Summary:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 2002 Nissan Altima model vehicles manufactured prior to March 16, 2002. One of the sensors for the air bag system does not work as well as expected in high-speed offset crash situations.Consequence Summary: The air bag system does not work as expected.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace the air bag sensor. Owner notification began April 15, 2002. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261, concerning the problem. |
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NHTSA Campaign ID:
03V061000 Component: Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side Inflator Module Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Nissan |
Model: Altima |
Recall Date: 02/21/2003 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 64,562 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.Consequence Summary: The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.Corrective Summary: Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. Owner notification is expected to begin April 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. |
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