Nissan Recalls 989,701 Vehicles in North America for Airbags
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Nissan Motor Co., Japan’s second-largest automaker, said it will recall 989,701 vehicles including its latest Altima sedans in North America to fix a software problem that could deactivate the airbags.
The software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by the Yokohama, Japan-based carmaker. This may lead to a failure of the airbag to deploy during a crash and could increase the risk of injury to the passenger, according to the document.