Nissan Issues Urgent “Do Not Drive” Warning for Deadly Recalled Takata Air Bags

If you own a 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4, there is a “DO NOT DRIVE” warning that has been issued for your car.

 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles are subject to Takata air bag recalls. To date, NHTSA has confirmed 27 people in the U.S. have been killed by a defective Takata air bag that exploded. In addition, at least 400 people nationwide have been injured due to exploding Takata air bag inflators.

 

NHTSA is urging anyone who owns of the 83,920 model year 2002-2006 vehicles equipped with Takata air bags to check to see if their vehicle has an open recall. If it does, owners should contact their dealership to schedule a free repair as soon as possible.

 

Nissan customers with questions or concerns can reach the automaker at 800-647-7261 or visit Nissan’s recall website https://www.nissanusa.com/takata-airbag-recall.html. Infiniti customers can call 800-662-6200 or visit https://www.infinitiusa.com/takata-airbag-recall.html.

 

 

What can you do if you were harmed by this or another consumer product?

 

You may be able to file a product liability lawsuit. In product liability claims, an injured person may be able to hold the designer, manufacturer, or retailer of the product accountable. Most product liability lawsuits are strict liability claims, which means you will not need to prove that the defendant was negligent. Rather, the mere fact that the defendant made or sold the product and that it caused injuries is sufficient for liability.

 

 

If you need assistance filing a product defect claim, one of our Florida product liability attorneys can assist you. Call Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith PLLC at 561-655-2028 to learn more.