Defect Description For Recall
Nissan Is Recalling My 1994 And Early 1995 Altima Vehicles Following Reports That Passenger Air Bag Deployments In These Vehicles Had Caused A Number Of Moderate-To-Severe Eye Injuries. Nissan Has Developed A New Passenger Air Bag That Is Less Powerful When It Inflates In A Crash To Reduce The Risk Of Air Bag Inflation-Related Injuries.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
ALTIMA
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
03V150000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
Nissan Expects That This New Air Bag Can Help Reduce The Risk Of Air Bag Inflation-Related Injuries.
Fix Defect
Nissan Will Replace The Passenger Air Bag At No Charge To The Consumer. The Manufacturer Has Reported That Owner Notification Began April 28, 2003. Owners Should Contact Nissan At 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19930902
End Of Manufacture
19950302
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
190000
Date Owners Notified
20030428
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030425
Make Campaign Number
P3115