Recall 12V079000: Seat Mounted Air Bag Wiring Connector Defect

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Infiniti/Q45 2003-2005

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 20, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V079000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA09005

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Side/Window

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1,349

SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Infiniti Q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag may experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags.

CONSEQUENCE:
Non-deployment of side air bags could increase the risk of personal injury.

REMEDY:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about March 12, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

NOTES:
Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.