The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
The risk
A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti FX35 | 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Infiniti FX45 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti FX35 | 2003 | 61 | 10 |
| Infiniti FX35 | 2006 | 40 | 7 |
| Infiniti FX35 | 2007 | 37 | 4 |
| Infiniti FX35 | 2008 | 35 | 4 |
| Infiniti FX45 | 2006 | 4 | 7 |
| Infiniti FX45 | 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| Infiniti FX45 | 2008 | 3 | 4 |
Other air bags recalls in 2021
65 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the air bags; Nissan North America, Inc. filed 226 campaigns in all.
| 21V980000 16 Dec 2021 | Ford Motor Company |
| 21V925000 24 Nov 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 21V923000 24 Nov 2021 | Ford Motor Company |
| 21V892000 17 Nov 2021 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 21V874000 10 Nov 2021 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 21V873000 10 Nov 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 21V868000 9 Nov 2021 | Tesla, Inc. |
| 21V860000 5 Nov 2021 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021