Recall 20V747000: 2005–2006 Nissan Sentra
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive these vehicles until the remedy is completed.
- Report date
- Dec 1, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 3,930
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
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
- 2005 Nissan Sentra
- 2006 Nissan Sentra
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V747000
- Manufacturer campaign
- PM964
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 22, 2021
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags); Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags)
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