Air bags: frontalRecall 21V-139 · Infiniti vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 21V-139 covers 26,158 Infiniti vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 26% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
The risk
A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
The fix
INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.
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
26%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Joyson Passenger Side Air Bag CushionNHTSA