NHTSA Recall 15V681000: Occupant classification (air bags) and air bags: frontal
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 919 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Infiniti JX35.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V681000 |
|---|---|
| Components | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | October 20, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 30, 2015 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Safety risk
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V681000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti JX35 | 2013 |
| Infiniti QX60 | 2014, 2015 |
| Infiniti QX60 Hybrid | 2014 |
| Nissan Altima | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2013, 2014 |
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.