Nissan is recalling almost 346,000 vehicles around the globe to replace dangerous airbag inflators from the now bankrupt Takata after agreeing to a 2015 settlement with U.S. safety regulators.
The Detroit News reports that Nissan’s recall covers select 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, and 2007-2011 Versa models. In addition, the 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35s, 2002-2004 QX4s, 2003-2008 FX35 and FX45s, and 2006-2010 M35 and M45s are embroiled in the recall.
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Most of the vehicles involved in this latest action are located in North America but some are also from Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
The airbag inflators found in the aforementioned Nissan and Infiniti models were developed and used to replace the dangerous ones initially recalled by Takata until a permanent remedy was made. Earlier this month it was announced that the airbag inflators were supplied to 14 different car manufacturers. Companies including Ford, Fiat, Chrysler, Honda, Subaru, Ferrari, and Mazda have already announced their recalls.
Takata’s infamously flawed airbag inflators used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate the airbags. This chemical can deteriorate over time when exposed to high heat and humidity and burn too fast, blowing apart a metal canister and throwing shrapnel into the cabin of a car. The replacements designed do not feature ammonium nitrate.
Nissan will notify owners of affected vehicles and start to replace the inflators from February 10 at no cost to owners.
