USA RECALL #8 - Nissan North America recalls 2016 LEAF and Sentra models for possible electrical issues to the airbag.

RECALL Subject : Passenger Air Bag Harness Connector Disconnect

Report Receipt Date: JUN 15, 2016 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V436000 

Component(s): AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,355 

 

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

SUMMARY:

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late July 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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.