Infiniti FX35, FX45: Frontal

Date

March 4, 2021

Filed by

Nissan North America, Inc.

Vehicles

Infiniti FX35 (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008); Infiniti FX45 (2006, 2007, 2008)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

26158

What can happen

A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

April 19, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

R20C2

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

MODULE ASSY-AIR BAG, ASSIST · Passenger Air bag Module · K8515 CL71A

Recall number

21V139000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Infiniti FX35, FX45, I30 and others: Inflator module (Jan. 9, 2020)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.