Investigation EA01015: 1994–1995 Nissan Altima

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Aug 9, 2001

Closed

Apr 24, 2003

Model years

1994–1995

Subject

Passenger air bag-related facial/eye inj

Component: Air bags › Frontal

Summary

By letter datedapril 11, 2003, nissan notified nhtsait will conduct a campaign to replace the passenger air bag module with a depowered air bag module in model year 1994 - early 1995 (built prior to march 2, 1995) nissan altima vehicles. The replacement module will be provided at no charge to owners.the depowered air bag should reduce the overall risk of air bag deployment-related injuries. The air bag replacement campaign to be conducted by nissan, which will enhance safety and be monitored by nhtsa, sufficiently addresses the safety concerns raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached report

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1995 Nissan Altima180 complaints
• 1994 Nissan Altima106 complaints