Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| NTB98061 | 07/15/1998 | 601717 | Information regarding instrument panel inspection after passenger air bag activation. *tt | 08/20/1998 | |
| NTB97085 | 12/15/1997 | 600622 | Replacement of the passenger side air bag bracket. *yc | 05/28/1998 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| NTB08-055A | 07/21/2008 | 10025522 | Srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs systems. * | 08/15/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/17/2003 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| Woman stopped short. my brakes were applied but my car hit the rear of woman's car. airbag did not open resulting in extensive damage to my car and injury to driver. *ph | |||
| 75000 | 1 | ||
| The air bag light came on and remained on, after the vehicle was started. the mechanic ran a diagnostic and found the air bag had a faulty unit and it needed to be replaced. nissan of the ne region was contacted, and they stated an air bag was not needed. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Air bag light came on at about 80,000 miles dealer said air bag module was defective and needed to be replaced---no accident--no electrical problems | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| Airbag light was blinking, took vehicle to dealer. dealer stated that airbag sensor needed replacing. vehicle was not included in manufacturer's recall due to vin. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Airbag light is on, took to dealer, and they said module was no good, consumer felt this was unsafe because airbags might not be working properly.*ak | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Air bag light flashing. was told by dealership that airbag could deploy without warning. diagnostic test indicated airbag control unit was faulty and would need replacing. | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| After battery replacement, airbag light flashes constantly, dealer say control unit failed. *ak | |||
| Airbag light continuously stays on, indictating a defect in air bag system, causing potential safety hazard. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1995 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| No deployment of air bag during vehicle collision. | |||
| 05/14/1997 | 1 | 10/04/1994 | |
| Violent deployment of air bag during collision causing injury to consumer (head, neck and chest). | |||
| Other: consumer inquires about disabling air bag when leasing a vehicle. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 144000 | 1 | 07/01/1995 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 nissan maxima. during the summer months, the contact noticed smoke coming out of the steering wheel cover where the air bag was located. he will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. the failure mileage was 144,000 and current mileage was 167,000. updated 01/09/09. *lj updated 01/09/09.*jb | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 138000 | 1 | |
| While traveling at 50 mph in the rain consumer saw a tree that fell on the road. consumer could not avoid hitting the tree. impact flattened the hood, and the window shield came into the vehicle. also, sun roof was smashed. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer struck her head on the steering wheel. vehicle was totaled.*ak | |||
| 07/14/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states, tha t air bag light appears on the dash board due to a faulty module sensor. dealer changed module. *ak | |||
| 11/20/1999 | |||
| Driver's and passenger's airbags malfunctioned, causing the srs to be lit due to a defective airbag module. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1996 | |
| The fuel injectors failed twice, once in 1998, and again in 10/99. the air bags have failed as well. *ak | |||
| 03/02/1998 | 1 | ||
| While traveling approximately 20mph had collision with 3 other vehicles head-on. maxima's air bag deployed. driver's hands, at 8 & 4 position, were severly injured. the right fingers went into the hand & the thumb went into the wrist. owner had 4 weeks of therapy. unable to use hand. no burns to face due to having nylon air bag. the sensors were located in bumper at time of accident. *ak | |||
| 03/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| During vehicle rollover collision, safety restraints did not adequately support consumer, accompanied by violent/aggressive deployment of air bag resulted in severe injury (quadriplea). (atorney for consumer)( in the 239th judicial district court of brazoria county, texas: cause #3697-jg98). | |||
| 1 | 08/08/1994 | ||
| Air bag control light came on, identifying the air bag diagnostic unit#28556-42u25. consumer was told by dealer if she doesn't replace it immediately the air bag will not deploy. *ak | |||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 40mph, 11:00 on front bumper, dual airbags failed to deploy, driver sustained neck and back injury. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| Consumer was involved in a side impact collision, impact 3:00, while traveling 40 to 45 mph and the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed causing serious injuries to occupant. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1996 | 03/03/1995 | ||
| Frontal collision, impact 11:00 position, speed 40mph, dual airbags deployed, causing injuries. *ak | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| No deployment of drivers air bag. *tt | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| No deployment of passengers air bag. | |||
| 06/26/1995 | |||
| At 12:00 position in 35mph accident driver side airbag did not deploy until after accident driver leaving the vehicle. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 04/20/1998 | 1 | 08/31/1997 | |
| Air bag sensor failed. | |||