Air bags: frontalRecall 13V-456 · 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 13V-456 covers 2,310 2014 Nissan Pathfinder for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V456000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 25, 2013 to September 5, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.