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March 6, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V153000
Incorrectly Installed Air Bag/FMVSS 214/226
The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V153
Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles. The driver’s side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting its deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, “Side Impact Protection,” and 226, “Ejection Mitigation.”
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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.