NHTSA Recall 12V079000: Air bags: side/window
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,349 vehicles. It affects 2003–2005 Infiniti Q45.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V079000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | February 28, 2012 |
| Owner notification | March 19, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 infiniti q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted AIRBAG may experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags.
Safety risk
Non-deployment of side air bags could increase the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 19, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Customers may 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 12V079000
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.