Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V253000 Reported April 13, 2017

Front passenger air bag may deploy improperly

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 30,038 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V253000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
30,038
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 13, 2017
Completion Rate
66.88

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 leaf and 2014, 2016 and 2017 sentra vehicles. due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began june 7, 2017. owners may contact nissan customer service 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 17V253000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V253000

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

What is recall 17V253000?

NHTSA recall 17V253000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on April 13, 2017. It addresses: Front passenger air bag may deploy improperly. The recall affects approximately 30,038 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 17V253000 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.