Nissan Altima recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 19, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nissan North America, Inc. recalls 2013–2016 Nissan Altima, Rogue, Maxima

Recall number

16V911000

Brand / firm

Nissan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 757 units

Why it was recalled

If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.