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2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid, covering 204,361 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Electrical system: softwareReported October 7, 2008 · 204,361 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Risk
This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.

Recall number 08V521000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?

1, covering electrical system.

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