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2007-2009 Infiniti EX35, Infiniti G35 and others recall: software

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 7, 2008. It covers about 204,361 vehicles.

vehicles affected
204,361
reported
Oct 7, 2008
owners notified
Nov 4, 2008
related complaints
368

Electrical system: software

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 368 complaints about electrical problems.

2008 Infiniti EX352007 Infiniti G352008 Infiniti G352008 Infiniti G372007 Nissan 350Z2008 Nissan 350Z2007 Nissan Altima2008 Nissan Altima2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid2007 Nissan Murano2008 Nissan Murano

Questions about recall 08V521000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Infiniti EX35, Infiniti G35 and others software?

Yes. Recall 08V521000, reported on October 7, 2008, covers about 204,361 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V521000?

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.

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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