# Nissan North America, Inc.: Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly (26V526000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Subject | Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly |
| NHTSA ID | 26V526000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | PD202 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 149 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the air bag mounting fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan’s customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD202. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 17, 2026. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 149 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V526000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.