Nissan Leaf, Pathfinder +3 more: Electrical system — software

Affects Nissan Leaf, Pathfinder, Altima, Sentra, NV200 · 2013–2014 — about 990K vehicles.

The hazard

If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational