Nissan North America, Inc. - Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
USNissan North America, Inc. - Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
Recalling Firm: Nissan North America, Inc.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Affected Products
Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly |
| Nhtsa id | 26V526000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V526000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | PD202 |
| Potentially affected | 149 |
| Report received date | 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmNissan North America, Inc.
- Risk LevelAIR BAGS
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