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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     NISSAN / MAXIMA     1992-1993
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JAN 10, 1994
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V007000 NHTSA Action Number: EA93024
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65000
Summary:
 IN SOME UNDERBODY IMPACTS THE AIRBAG SENSOR ACTIVATES AND SENDS A SIGNAL TO THE AIRBAG, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG TO INFLATE.
Consequence:
 AIRBAG INFLATION MAY OCCUR WHEN IT IS NOT NEEDED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER AND MAY RESULT IN MINOR INJURIES TO THE DRIVER FROM THE INFLATING AIRBAG.
Remedy:
 A TUNNEL SENSOR OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; AIR BAGS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT NISSAN SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-647-7261; IN HAWAII CALL 1-808-836-0888. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

 
 

 

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