Air bagsRecall 20V-747 · 2002–2006 Nissan Sentra
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 20V-747 covers 3,930 2002–2006 Nissan Sentra for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 23% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 20V747000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
23%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
The investigation behind this recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureNHTSA