The problem
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Nissan altima vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2011, through June 21, 2011 and model year 2012 Nissan nv vehicles manufactured from June 23, 2011, through June 28, 2011 because the air bag control unit (acu) was assembled incorrectly.
The risk
The affected acu will not operate as designed and this issue May cause the air bags not to inflate in a crash when they are designed to inflate. This could increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Nissan will replace the air bag control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2011. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 11V-408 (11V408000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive |
| Report date | August 9, 2011 |
| Owners notified | August 22, 2011 |
| Vehicles affected | 54 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 11V-408 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Nissan will replace the air bag control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2011. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 54 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.