Breaking News : Nissan recalls vehicles over air bag concerns

Nissan Murano Airbag

WASHINGTON : October 15, 2008 - Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles to fix a sensor system that could affect the car's passenger side air bag.


Nissan says the recall includes 140,000 Nissan Altima cars from the 2007-08 model years. It also involves 2007-08 model years of the Infiniti EX35, G35 Sedan, G37 and the Nissan 350Z, Murano and Rogue.

A Nissan spokesman says there have been no injuries or crashes. Most of the recalled vehicles are in the United States; others are in Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Persian Gulf.

The Japanese automaker said today an issue with an electronic component could interrupt a signal in the sensor system. That could prevent the passenger air bag from deploying under certain conditions.

[Source : Associated Press via Detroit News]