Recall 14V-138: 2013 Infiniti JX35, 2014 Infiniti Q50 and 6 more
Nissan North America, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Mar 25, 2014, covering about 989,701 vehicles.
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Software Air Bags › Frontal |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V138000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Infiniti JX35 | 2013 | All years |
| Infiniti Q50 | 2014 | All years |
| Infiniti QX60 | 2014 | All years |
| Nissan Altima | 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Nissan Leaf | 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Nissan Redundant NV200 | 2013 | All years |
| Nissan Sentra | 2013, 2014 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V-138?
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
How is recall 14V-138 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.