Nissan drivers shocked after recall of 84,000 vehicles with airbags that could explode and fire ‘sharp metal fragments’

SAFETY Officials Are Telling Drivers Not to Get Behind the Wheel of certain Nissan models due to the serious risk of injury or even death.

The automaker repaired almost 750,000 vehicles years ago – but 84,000 were left unrepaired.

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Nissan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued an urgent recall for nearly 84,000 drivers of older vehicles with a “Do Not Drive” warning.

“Even minor accidents can result in the explosion of Takata airbags that can kill or produce horrific, life-altering injuries,” NHSTA wrote in a statement, cited by ABC news.

“Older model vehicles place their occupants at greater risk, as the age of the airbag is one of the contributing factors.”

With certain vehicles from 2002 to 2006, the problem is the standard Takata airbag, which has injured nearly 60 drivers since 2015.

Nearly 30 drivers have died in the US as a result of faulty airbags.

NHSTA reported that a total of 35 drivers have died worldwide.

It was reported that the airbag inflated incorrectly and sent shrapnel into the faces of drivers and their passengers, prompting an urgent recall.

The recall applies to 2002 through 2006 Sentra vehicles as well as certain 2002 through 2004 Pathfinder SUVs.

“Due to the age of vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbag inflators, there is an increased risk that the inflator may explode during airbag deployment, projecting sharp metal fragments that could cause serious injury or death,” Nissan wrote in a statement to press.

Owners of 2002 to 2003 Infiniti QX4 SUVs should regularly check their mailboxes for a recall notice soon if the VIN is associated.

In 2020, the automaker recalled and repaired 736,422 vehicles, but 84,000 vehicles remained unrepaired despite Nissan’s feverish attempts to contact owners.

X users reacted to the Associated Press publish announcing the recall, with many drivers looking shocked.

“Bad news if you can’t drive your car!” wrote one user.

Another made an indirect joke about the lack of transportation for homeowners.

“No big deal, just stop driving to work,” they wrote.

What is the Takata airbag recall?

The Takata airbag recall holds the record for the largest product recall in U.S. history.

At least 67 million vehicles have been recalled in the United States since 2014, and nearly 100 million have been recalled worldwide, pushing Japanese manufacturer Takata into bankruptcy.

The danger involved improper deployment, which would send shrapnel into the faces of drivers and their passengers. Globally, airbags have killed 35 people, with 27 of the deaths occurring in the US. More than 400 people were seriously injured after the airbags deployed.

Several automakers participated in the recall. Honda, Toyota, Subaru, BMW, Mercedes, Stellantis, General Motors and Mazda have recalled vehicles to remove the airbag free of charge for customers at licensed dealerships.

Source: NHSTA

Another person couldn’t help but notice the age of the vehicles being recalled and joked about there being an ulterior motive.

“Is this some weird marketing pitch asking you to trade in yours and buy a new Nissan?” His comment was read.

If drivers receive a notice in the mail, Nissan recommends immediately calling a local dealership to schedule a repair, mentioning the recall.

Notice will not be necessary for booking.

Furthermore, repairs will be carried out free of charge.

Nissan Owners Can Check Their VIN at the NHTSA website to see if your vehicle is affected.