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NHTSA Recall 26V230000: Inflator module (air bags)

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,928 vehicles. It affects 2009–2010 Nissan Cube.

47,928
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (June 5)
NHTSA campaign26V230000
Manufacturer campaignR26A1
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedApril 9, 2026
Owner notificationJune 5, 2026
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Cube vehicles. The driver’s air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment.

Safety risk

A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front air bag inflator serial number, and replace the inflator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 14, 2026.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V230000

Make and modelModel years
Nissan Cube2009, 2010

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.