Nissan North America recalls over 300,000 certain 2001-2011 vehicles because Air Bag Inflator May Explode
January 21, 2020
Washington, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2011 Nissan Versa Sedan is one of the models being recalled by Nissan North America, Inc.
New Vehicle Infotainment Systems Create Increased Distractions Behind the Wheel
January 3, 2018
Washington, D.C. – New vehicle infotainment systems take drivers’ eyes and attention off the road and hands off the wheel for potentially dangerous periods of time, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Drivers using in-vehicle technologies like voice-based and touch screen features were visually and mentally distracted for more than 40 seconds when completing tasks like programming navigation or sending a text message.
AAA Foundation study reveals in-vehicle technology takes one step forward, two steps back.
