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automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Urges Owners of Older Cars to Avoid Driving Over Airbag Explosion Risk

Nissan has issued an urgent warning for owners of about 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them due to the risk of Takata airbag inflators exploding and causing serious injury or death. This follows a fatality and multiple injuries linked to the defective airbags. The affected models include certain 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles. Nissan is offering free repairs, towing, and loaner cars to address the issue. This is part of a larger recall involving millions of vehicles worldwide due to the dangerous airbag inflators.

automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Urges Halt on Older Models Due to Exploding Airbags

Nissan has issued an urgent "do not drive" warning for about 84,000 older vehicles due to the increased risk of Takata airbag inflators exploding in a crash, which can hurl dangerous metal fragments. This warning follows a fatality and multiple injuries linked to the defective inflators. Affected models include certain 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles. Owners are advised to check their vehicle status online and arrange for free repairs, with towing and loaner cars available.

automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Urges Owners of Older Cars to Avoid Driving Over Airbag Explosion Risk

Nissan has issued an urgent warning for owners of approximately 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them due to the risk of exploding Takata air bag inflators, which have caused one death and multiple injuries. The affected models include certain 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles. Owners are advised to check if their vehicle is affected and arrange for free repairs, including towing and loaner cars if necessary. This issue has led to the largest auto recall in U.S. history, involving multiple automakers.