Recall 16V-436: 2016 Nissan Leaf, 2016 Nissan Sentra

Nissan North America, Inc. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Jun 15, 2016, covering about 4,355 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-436
Report date
Jun 15, 2016
Vehicles affected
4,355
Owners notified
Aug 9, 2016

The problem

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.

The risk

If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service 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

ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Electrical System › Wiring
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V436000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nissan Leaf2016All years
Nissan Sentra2016All 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 16V-436?

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.

How is recall 16V-436 fixed?

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service 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.