INFINITI QX30 Recall: Nissan North America, Inc. - Fire risk (Dec 2016)
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 INFINITI QX30. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
What you should do
- Read the official announcement before driving. Some fire-risk recalls advise parking outside and away from buildings, because the fire can start while the vehicle is parked and switched off. Contact a dealer to arrange the free repair.
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Check your vehicle
Compare the year, make and model on your vehicle against every row below.
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| INFINITI | QX30 | 2017 |
What happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Recall facts
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Vehicles affected
- 509
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V939000
- Severity
- High
From the official announcement
Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, Tennessee 37068-5003
A Division of Nissan North America,
Inc.
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Dear Infiniti QX30 Owner:
This second notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Infiniti has decided that certain 2017 model year Infiniti QX30 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FVMSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Our records indicate that you own or
lease the Infiniti vehicle identified by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inside of this notice.
Reason for Recall
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Reason for Recall
Infiniti previously sent you a letter explaining that the passenger air bag assemblies in your vehicle may not deploy as
designed in the event of a crash, which may increase the risk of injury in a crash where passenger air bag deployment is
warranted.
What Infiniti Will Do
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What Infiniti Will Do
Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Your Infiniti retailer will replace the affected front passenger air bag
assembly in your QX30 with a new one, at no charge, to correct the issue. This free service should take around two (2)
hours to complete, but your Infiniti retailer may require your…
Common questions
Which vehicles are affected?
- 2017 INFINITI QX30
509 vehicles are affected.
What is the danger?
A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
What should I do?
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current vehicle recalls.