2002 Nissan Altima and Nissan Xterra recall: inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 27, 2003. It covers about 64,562 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 64,562
- reported
- Feb 27, 2003
- owners notified
- Apr 21, 2003
- related complaints
- 53
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
- Risk
- The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. Owner notification began april 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 03V061000
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Altima 2002 2002
- Nissan Xterra 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 03V061000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Nissan Altima and Nissan Xterra inflator module?
Yes. Recall 03V061000, reported on February 27, 2003, covers about 64,562 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V061000?
Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. Owner notification began april 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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