2008 Infiniti QX56 and Nissan Armada recall: side/window

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 22, 2010. It covers about 21 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 21
reported: Jul 22, 2010
owners notified: Aug 16, 2010
related complaints: 16

Air bags: side/window

What is wrong: Nissan is recalling model year 2008 nissan armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from february 7, 2007 through february 14, 2007. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact." an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the correct inflation of the side curtain air bag near the upper portion of the b-pillar.
Risk: Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 10V349000

Affected vehicles

Infiniti QX56 2008 2008
Nissan Armada 2008 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about airbags problems.

2008 Infiniti QX56 2008 Nissan Armada

Questions about recall 10V349000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Infiniti QX56 and Nissan Armada side/window?

Yes. Recall 10V349000, reported on July 22, 2010, covers about 21 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V349000?

Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may 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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