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Nissan 370Z driver-side curtain airbag installed incorrectly

NHTSA campaign 18V153000 · Reported 2018-03-06 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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The problem only shows up in a crash, where the airbag may not protect the driver as intended; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, so get it inspected at your next opportunity.

What's wrong, in plain English

The curtain airbag on the driver's side — the one that drops down from above the window in a side crash — may have been put in wrong at the factory. Because of that, it might not open the way it should if you are hit from the side. Nissan says these cars do not meet the federal rules for side-impact protection and for keeping people from being thrown out of the vehicle. A dealer will inspect the airbag and correct the installation.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is affected. 2. Call your Nissan dealer or Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to book the inspection. 3. The inspection and any correction are free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Nissan 370Z

Who to contact

Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-867-7669

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Which Nissan and Infiniti airbags were recalled for faulty deployment? · all 4 Nissan recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles. The driver's side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting its deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety risk: The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.