1994 Nissan Altima Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1994 Nissan Altima. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V150000Apr 25, 2003190,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Nissan Altima 1994–1995

  Reported issue: Nissan is recalling my 1994 and early 1995 altima vehicles following reports that passenger air bag deployments in these vehicles had caused a number of moderate-to-severe eye injuries. Nissan has developed a new passenger air bag that is less powerful when it inflates in a crash to reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.

  Possible consequence: Nissan expects that this new air bag can help reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.

  Remedy: Nissan will replace the passenger air bag at no charge to the consumer. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began april 28, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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• 94V035000Feb 28, 1994206,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Nissan Altima 1993–1994

  Reported issue: Engine movement can be transmitted to the airflow meter/filter housing and support bracket, which is mounted in the engine air duct, causing the throttle cable housing to pull out of the cable guide. This may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position when the gas pedal is released.

  Possible consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, loss of throttle control could result in an accident.

  Remedy: Nissan will reposition the throttle cable housing in the support bracket to provide additional slack for engine movement. A rubber stopper will be clamped to the cable to maintain the correct position for the cable at the support bracket. In addition, the throttle cable will be tested for pull out resistance from the…

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NHTSA investigations

• EA01015Passenger air bag-related facial/eye injClosed · Aug 9, 2001
• PE01008Passenger air bag-related eye injuriesClosed · Mar 13, 2001

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