# Nissan North America, Inc.: Air Bag Inflator May Rupture or Detach from Steering Wheel (26V230000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Subject | Air Bag Inflator May Rupture or Detach from Steering Wheel |
| NHTSA ID | 26V230000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | R26A1 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 47928 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Cube vehicles. The driver’s air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment. |
| Consequence | A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the front air bag inflator serial number, and replace the inflator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 14, 2026. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 47,928 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V230000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.