Nissan is recalling more than 152,550 Infinits and Versas with airbag issues. On Jan. 13, the company issued a recall for vehicles between 2005 and 2012. The faulty airbags were manufactured by Takata, which has distributed more than 5.7 million inflators that require replacement.

When the airbag propellant is exposed to high temperatures and humidity, it may degrade over time. In the event of a crash, the passenger airbag inflators may rupture. The inflator may release metal fragments, which could injure passengers. The Nissan recall has been categorized into zones.

As part of a separate announcement, Nissan is also recalling nearly 363,000 Nissan Altimas manufactured between 2015 and 2017. The Nissan Altimas have a cable malfunction that improperly links the window to the door. If the rear window is lowered, the door may open unexpectedly.

Manufacturers issued the Nissan recall on Jan. 10. Due to faulty assembly, the latch and lock cable must be replaced. Nissan has not reported any known crashes or injuries. The affected vehicles are the U.S., Canada, Mexico and South Korea.

Nissan manufacturers are recalling the multiple variations of its Infinitis and Versas, including:

• 2012 Nissan Versa
  • Sold or registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or “Zone A”
• 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45
  • Sold or registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or “Zone B”
• 2009 Nissan Versa
  • Sold or registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or “Zone B”
• 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45
  • Sold or registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
• 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45
  • Sold or registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
• 2007-2008 Nissan Versa
  • Sold or registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

Nissan manufacturers will replace the malfunctioning parts without charge. A set schedule has et to be released. Please call Nissan at 1-(800)-647-7261 with questions or check your vehicle identification number on safecar.gov to learn more about the recall. 

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When you’re on the road, keeping control of your car is necessary to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

Chrysler is recalling about 200 Ram Pickup Trucks with ineffective vehicle stability control. This means the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the likelihood of a crash. Loss of control would undoubtedly endanger the driver, passengers and other people on the road. Bengal Law is a car accident lawyer in Orlando, can provide the necessary guidance and support to navigate through the legal complexities that may arise from such incidents.

The Recalled Models

Chrysler is recalling 199 Ram 4500 and 5500 pickup trucks manufactured between January 30 to February 6, 2015. The recall identification number is R34.

 The Reason

Drivers are at risk of losing control of the vehicle if they do not get the suspension on the recalled Ram pickup trucks repaired.
Via: Gipsa Lab

The issue is the vehicle suspension, which is an important part of keeping the vehicle in control.

According to the recall announcement, the vehicle could have “inadequate penetration of the front upper control arm loop to spacer weld, reducing the front suspension stability.” A lack of suspension could result in a crash.

Chrysler’s Solution

The vehicle manufacturer will notify Chrysler Ram pickup truck owners and car dealerships that may be linked to the sale of the recalled vehicles by direct mail. The company will replace upper control arms free of charge.

The recall will begin on September 19, 2015. Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or visit Chrysler’s website for more information.

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Chevy is recalling almost 60,000 Cobalt model cars because of defective wiring in the driver’s side door. The wiring won’t send the proper electrical signal to make the airbag deploy.

General Motors Company is recalling an estimated 60,000 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles with defective airbag sensors. The side-door airbag wiring is improperly routed, which means the airbag may not deploy to protect the driver if a crash were to occur.

If the airbags don’t deploy, thousands of people could be in danger. The defective airbags put drivers at risk of increased injury and death.

The Reason For The Recall

The front driver side airbag may not deploy, which could put the driver at risk of injury or death.
Via: Nelson Mazda

General Motors is recalling all Chevy Cobalt cars manufactured during the six months in 2010 between January 4 and June 23. The recall was issued on August 10 with the id number 15075.

GM has been investigating the defective airbags since January 20, 2015. The investigator found that Side-Impact Sensor (SIS) harness in the 2010 vehicles was improperly routed in the driver side front door.

In march, the investigator found the service light meant to notify drivers of airbag issues was not illuminated. The roof-rail airbags were functional, but the improperly routed wiring in the driver side door could rub against and damage the SIS harness, which would cause an electrical short in the airbag sensor’s circuit.

If something were to strike the vehicle on the driver’s side, the impact would normally send an electrical message that would deploy the airbag. But with the defective wiring, the airbag wouldn’t receive the information it needed to initiate the airbag to deploy.

Chevrolet’s Solution

Chevy is offering to fix the airbag issue free of charge.
Via: All Car Brands List

The vehicle manufacturer will notify Chevy Cobalt owners and car dealerships that may be linked to the sale of the recalled vehicles beginning on August 26.

GM urges customers to have their vehicles checked out and repaired free of charge. Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 for more information.

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