Recall
Nissan Maxima — 94V007000
NHTSA ID
94V007000
Make
Nissan
Model
Maxima
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1994-01-12
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Units Affected
65,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
IN SOME UNDERBODY IMPACTS THE AIRBAG SENSOR ACTIVATES AND SENDS A SIGNAL TO THE AIRBAG, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG TO INFLATE.
Consequence
AIRBAG INFLATION MAY OCCUR WHEN IT IS NOT NEEDED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER AND MAY RESULT IN MINOR INJURIES TO THE DRIVER FROM THE INFLATING AIRBAG.
Remedy
A TUNNEL SENSOR OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.