Recall
Nissan Altima — 02I001000
NHTSA ID
02I001000
Make
Nissan
Model
Altima
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2002-04-17
Component
AIR BAGS
Units Affected
116,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
P2110
Summary
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. ON CERTAIN 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO MARCH 16, 2002, ONE OF THE SENSORS FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AS WELL AS EXPECTED IN HIGH-SPEED OFF-SET CRASH SITUATIONS.
Consequence
THE AIR BAG SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AS EXPECTED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261, CONCERNING THE PROBLEM.