Vehicle recall 94V007000 · January 12, 1994

1992-1993 Nissan Maxima

In some underbody impacts the airbag sensor activates and sends a signal to the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side airbag to inflate.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: In some underbody impacts the airbag sensor activates and sends a signal to the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel, causing the driver's side airbag to inflate.
Consequence: Airbag inflation may occur when it is not needed to protect the driver and may result in minor injuries to the driver from the inflating airbag.
Remedy: A tunnel sensor of different design will be installed on the affected vehicles.
Notes: System: interior systems; passive restraints; air bags.vehicle description: passenger cars with driver side airbags.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Nissan service center at 1-800-647-7261; in hawaii call 1-808-836-0888.ALSO, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V007000
Reported to NHTSA: January 12, 1994
Filed by: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: March 15, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 65,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Air bags › Frontal

Recall 94V007000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Nissan Maxima (1992-1993): 1993, 1992

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