NHTSA Recall 20V008000: Inflator module (air bags)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 307,962 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Infiniti FX35.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V008000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | January 9, 2020 |
| Owner notification | February 12, 2020 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Safety risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
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 20V008000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti FX35 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Infiniti FX45 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Infiniti I30 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Infiniti I35 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Infiniti M35 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Infiniti M45 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Infiniti QX4 | 2002, 2003 |
| Nissan Maxima | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Nissan Versa | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.