Large Recall NHTSA · 03V150000 Reported April 25, 2003

Nissan/passenger air bag

Q: What is recall 03V150000?

NHTSA recall 03V150000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on April 25, 2003. It addresses: Nissan/passenger air bag. The recall affects approximately 190,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags 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. · Air Bags · 190,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V150000

Manufacturer Campaign

P3115

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

190,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 25, 2003

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

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 03V150000 or campaign P3115.
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 03V150000

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

What is recall 03V150000?

NHTSA recall 03V150000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on April 25, 2003. It addresses: Nissan/passenger air bag. The recall affects approximately 190,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V150000 or the manufacturer campaign number P3115. 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.