NHTSA Recall 03V150000: Air bags: frontal
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 190,000 vehicles. It affects 1994–1995 Nissan Altima.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V150000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | P3115 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | April 25, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 28, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 risk
Nissan expects that this new air bag can help reduce the risk of air bag inflation-related injuries.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Nissan campaign no. P3115.this action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Vehicles covered by recall 03V150000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.