Nissan Recalls 2025 Altima Vehicles for Air Bag Fasteners
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Nissan North America is recalling 149 units of 2025 Altima vehicles because the front passenger air bag and knee air bag may have incorrect mounting fasteners.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 20, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Which Products Are Affected
Certain 2025 Nissan Altima vehicles. A total of 149 units are affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V526000 and Nissan's recall number is PD202. VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Why This Matters
Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V526000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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