NHTSA Recall 17V691000: Air bags: frontal
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,507 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Infiniti QX30.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V691000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | November 1, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 26, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Safety risk
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
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 17V691000
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.