Recall 08V521000: OCS Control Unit Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Infiniti/EX35 2007-2008

Infiniti/G35 Sedan 2007-2008

Infiniti/G37 2007-2008

Nissan/350Z 2007-2008

Nissan/Altima 2007-2008

Nissan/Murano 2007-2008

Nissan/Rogue 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 02, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V521000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Software

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 204361

SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling 204,361 M/Y 2007-2008 Altima, Altima Coupe, 350Z, Murano, Rogue; and Infiniti G35 Sedan, G37 Coupe and EX35 passenger vehicles equipped with Continental Automotive Systems "Occupant Classification System" (OCS) control units. A varistor in the OCS control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the OCS and the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU).
CONSEQUENCE:
This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will test the signal between the OCS and ACU systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing OCS hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 3, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

NOTES:
Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.