Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #17V691000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 17,507 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V691000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | November 01, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V691000 |
| Units affected: | 17,507 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
- Consequeces:
- If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, 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.