1994-1995 Nissan Altima recall: frontal

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 25, 2003. It covers about 190,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 190,000
reported: Apr 25, 2003
owners notified: Apr 28, 2003
related complaints: 101

Air bags: frontal

What is wrong: Nissan is recalling my 1994 and early 1995 altima vehicles following reports that passenger air bag deployments in these vehicles had caused a number of moderate-to-severe eye injuries. Nissan has developed a new passenger air bag that is less powerful when it inflates in a crash to reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
Risk: Nissan expects that this new air bag can help reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
Remedy: Nissan will replace the passenger air bag at no charge to the consumer. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began april 28, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 03V150000

Affected vehicles

Nissan Altima 1994-1995 1994 1995

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 101 complaints about airbags problems.

1994 Nissan Altima 1995 Nissan Altima

Questions about recall 03V150000

Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Nissan Altima frontal?

Yes. Recall 03V150000, reported on April 25, 2003, covers about 190,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V150000?

Nissan will replace the passenger air bag at no charge to the consumer. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began april 28, 2003. Owners 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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