2017 Nissan Redundant NV200

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan NV200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated, and a message was displayed indicating that the passenger's side air bag was off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the occupant classification sensor. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (Air Bags), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

GASOLINE WAS DISCOVERED DRIPPING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MINI CARGO VAN WHILE BOTH PARKED AND IN MOTION. FURTHER VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE HOSE BETWEEN THE FUEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING.