2003–2008 Infiniti FX35 & 2006–2008 Infiniti FX45 recall: airbag
⚠️ What's wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
💥 The risk
A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.
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
- 21V139000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R20C2
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 26,158
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
- Owner phone
- 1-800-662-6200
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 19, 2021
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.