US government investigates Nissan over faulty airbags

Washington, D.C. – July 5, 2024 – The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator is investigating Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) over airbags that may trigger in the absence of an accident. This alleged defect increases the risk of an injury for the occupants of the car.

If the investigation leads to a recall, it could affect 74,702 2015 Nissan Rogue SUVs.  

Investigation summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), opened an investigation on May 31, following “multiple” reports about side curtain airbags deploying when the car doors are slammed or shut.

Risks

Airbags that deploy inadvertently may injure the occupants. In addition, once triggered, the airbags are not functional anymore, meaning they will not there to provide protection if the car is involved into an accident later.

Other Nissan recalls 

In March 2024, Nissan issued a Nissan Rogue recall due to the cars’ seat belts failing to restraint the occupants in the event of a collision, as reported.

In May 2024, Nissan recalled brand new Sentra sedans over a loss of motive power, also as reported.

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

The issue could lead to a Nissan airbag recall, possibly affecting approximately 75,000 SUVs. To do a Nissan recall check and see if your car is affected, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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