NHTSA recall 03V061000
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Nissan Altima and 1 more
Reported Feb 27, 200364,562 vehicles affectedNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number R3001Built Jun 12, 2001 – Nov 1, 2001
The defect
On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. if the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
The risk
The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. owner notification began april 21, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.