NHTSA 17V571000 United States
Infiniti Q50 recall: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Official safety recall 17V571000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign17V571000
ComponentAir Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Report date2017-09-15
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q50 | 2017 | United States |
The problem
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator may crack and release the gas needed to properly deploy the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
The official remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200, option 7.