Nissan North America Inc. is recalling certain 2014 Pathfinders manufactured from July 25
— Recall Campaign #13V456000
Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014 Pathfinders manufactured from July 25, 2013, to September 5, 2013 with Almond interiors only. The instrument panel tear seam on the passenger frontal air bag was incorrectly cut on the back side of the instrument panel which could cause the air bag to not deploy properly.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,310 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V456000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 26, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V456000 |
| Units affected: | 2,310 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014 Pathfinders manufactured from July 25, 2013, to September 5, 2013 with Almond interiors only. The instrument panel tear seam on the passenger frontal air bag was incorrectly cut on the back side of the instrument panel which could cause the air bag to not deploy properly.
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the improper air bag deployment may increase the risk of personal injury.
- Corrective action:
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected instrument panel assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. 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.