Infiniti Fx35 (2003) – 15V226000

Defect Description For Recall

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 Fx35 And Fx45, And 2006 M35 And M45 Vehicles Originally Sold, Or Currently Registered, In Geographic Locations Associated With High Absolute Humidity. Specifically, Vehicles Sold, Or Ever Registered, In Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, And American Samoa, As Well As Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, And Georgia, Are Included. Upon Deployment Of The Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure May Cause The Inflator To Rupture.

Make Of Vehicle

INFINITI

Model Of Vehicle

FX35

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

15V226000

Component Description

Air BAGS

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passengerøs Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Could Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Potentially Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

Nissan Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Passenger Air Bag Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 16, 2015. Owners May Contact Nissan Customer Service At 1-800-647-7261. Note: This Recall Supersedes Recall 14V-701.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20030514

End Of Manufacture

20050126

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

19448

Date Owners Notified

20150616

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20150417

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard