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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V521📅 Oct 7, 2008

2007–2009 Nissan Murano & 2007–2008 Infiniti G35 + 6 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's 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).

💥 The risk

This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V521000
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
204,361
Component
AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 4, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V521 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V521?

2007–2009 Nissan Murano & 2007–2008 Infiniti G35 + 6 more. 204,361 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Infiniti dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-647-7261.