Nissan Recalls Infiniti SUVs Over Malfunctioning Airbags...Again
» Posted April 30, 2021 • Resources | Share This Post
Some Infiniti owners may have heard this one before: Nissan is recalling certain sport utility vehicles because of defective airbags. This is the third time some of the cars have been called back in an attempt to fix the problem.
Nissan says some passenger airbags that were already replaced must be swapped out again because they could tear when activated.
“During a high-temperature environment test (185 degrees F), the airbag module experienced a tear in the cushion during deployment due to the increased pressure,” the company recently told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “If this condition occurs, it may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger-side occupant in the event of a crash, where airbag deployment is warranted.”
In other words, the replacement airbags installed in many of the cars after their original airbags were determined to be faulty have now also been determined to be faulty. Nissan says it is not aware of any injuries caused directly by the defect.
“Owners of all potentially affected vehicles will be notified to take their vehicle to an Infiniti retailer where they will replace the front passenger airbag module with a new one,” Nissan told NHTSA.
The recall comes just months after Nissan announced that it was calling back some 250,000 Pathfinders for malfunctioning brake lights. The company said that defects could also cause problems with brake shifting, causing vehicles to stall.
Nissan recalled 1.8 million Altimas last year because of a latch defect that it said could cause cars’ hoods to open unexpectedly.
Your Rights Under the California Lemon Law
Many car owners and lessors in California who have been stuck with a defective vehicle have the right to have their cars fixed, bought back or replaced. A California lemon law attorney at Bickel Sannipoli can help you understand your rights and options.
The state’s lemon law generally requires car manufacturers to perform a broad range of repairs on vehicles while they are under warranty. If the manufacturer refuses to make the repairs or is unable to fix the problem, it is required to buy the car back. The company can instead offer to replace the vehicle, but it is up to the owner or lessor to decide whether to accept this option.
The lemon law also generally obligates manufacturers to pick up the tab for any legal fees that a person incurs while enforcing his or her rights.
Consult a California Lemon Law Attorney
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