Recall 16V436000: 2016 Nissan Leaf, 2016 Nissan Sentra

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jun 15, 2016
Vehicles affected
4,355
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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 began on August 9, 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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V436000
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Owner letters
Aug 9, 2016
Components
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags); Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology