Recall 15V-681: 2013 Infiniti JX35, 2014–2015 Infiniti QX60 and 4 more
Nissan North America, Inc. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Oct 20, 2015, covering about 919 vehicles.
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front 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 air bag 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 November 30, 2015. 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 | Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification Air Bags › Frontal |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V681000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Infiniti JX35 | 2013 | All years |
| Infiniti QX60 | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Infiniti QX60 Hybrid | 2014 | All years |
| Nissan Altima | 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 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 15V-681?
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
How is recall 15V-681 fixed?
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. 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.