NHTSA 17V253000 United States
Nissan Leaf recall: Air Bags
Official safety recall 17V253000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign17V253000
ComponentAir Bags
Report date2017-04-13
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra | 2014 | United States |
| Nissan Sentra | 2016 | United States |
| Nissan Sentra | 2017 | United States |
| Nissan Leaf | 2015 | United States |
| Nissan Leaf | 2016 | United States |
| Nissan Leaf | 2017 | United States |
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
The official remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.