Nissan · Canada · High
Nissan Altima: Airbag
Affects Nissan Altima · 1994–1995 — about 12K vehicles.
The hazard
Nissan has initiated the following action on certain Altima's. The passenger side air bag will be replaced with a depowered one in order to reduce the risk of facial and eye injuries allegedly caused by the airbag being too powerful while inflating. This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. Correction: Dealer will install a new depowered passenger side airbag free of charge.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational