Large Recall NHTSA · 02I001000 Reported April 17, 2002

Nissan/air bag sensor

Q: What is recall 02I001000?

NHTSA recall 02I001000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on April 17, 2002. It addresses: Nissan/air bag sensor. The recall affects approximately 116,500 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 116,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02I001000

Manufacturer Campaign

P2110

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

116,500

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 17, 2002

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. on certain 2002 nissan altima model vehicles manufactured prior to march 16, 2002, one of the sensors for the air bag system does not work as well as expected in high-speed off-set crash situations.

Safety Consequence

The air bag system does not work as expected.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the air bag sensor. owner notification began april 15, 2002. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261, concerning the problem.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02I001000 or campaign P2110.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02I001000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02I001000?

NHTSA recall 02I001000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on April 17, 2002. It addresses: Nissan/air bag sensor. The recall affects approximately 116,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02I001000 or the manufacturer campaign number P2110. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.