Passenger air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 nissan maxima, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2003 infiniti qx4 and i35, 2003 fx35 and fx45, and 2001 i30 vehicles. upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2015. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. note: on december 18, 2015 nissan informed nhtsa of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 infiniti fx35 and fx45 vehicles.
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FAQ: Recall 15V287000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V287000?
NHTSA recall 15V287000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on May 15, 2015. It addresses: Passenger air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 1,090,569 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 15V287000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.