Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V066000 Reported February 12, 2008

Passenger air bag fail to deploy

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 16,365 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V066000
Manufacturer Campaign
P8201
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
16,365
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 12, 2008

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling 16,365 my 2008 infiniti ex35 and my 2009 nissan murano vehicles. due to incorrect software programming, the air bag control unit (acu) may cause the passenger air bag not to operate as designed if the vehicle battery becomes significantly discharged.

Safety Consequence

This could result in the passenger air bag not inflating in a crash in which it was designed to do so, and increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the acu in affected vehicles. the recall began on february 19, 2008. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V066000 or campaign P8201.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V066000

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

What is recall 08V066000?

NHTSA recall 08V066000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on February 12, 2008. It addresses: Passenger air bag fail to deploy. The recall affects approximately 16,365 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 08V066000 or the manufacturer campaign number P8201. 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.