Nissan North America is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles
— Recall Campaign #17V571000
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 814 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V571000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 15, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V571000 |
| Units affected: | 814 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator may crack and release the gas needed to properly deploy the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200, option 7.
- 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.