NHTSA Recall 08V521000: Software (electrical system) and air bags
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 204,361 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Infiniti EX35.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V521000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS |
| Report received | October 7, 2008 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Safety risk
This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V521000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti EX35 | 2008 |
| Infiniti G35 | 2007, 2008 |
| Infiniti G37 | 2008 |
| Nissan 350Z | 2007, 2008 |
| Nissan Altima | 2007, 2008 |
| Nissan Altima Hybrid | 2007, 2008 |
| Nissan Murano | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Nissan Rogue | 2008 |
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.