Recall 17V143 affects 79 2017 INFINITI QX30 vehicles for a driver-side curtain air bag defect. Repair is free at any franchised INFINITI dealer.
INFINITI is recalling 79 2017 QX30 vehicles because the driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator can fail to ignite during a crash, stopping the air bag from deploying. If that air bag does not deploy, injury risk increases, and INFINITI dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver-side curtain air bag in the 2017 INFINITI QX30 is built into the roof-side area above the windows. It is meant to inflate in a side-impact crash and create a cushion between the occupant and the side glass or pillar. The inflator is the small gas generator that fills the bag, and the initiator is the ignition part that starts that inflation.
In this recall, the concern is the initiator in a specific curtain air bag inflator supplied for this model and manufacturing window. Nissan reported that the initiator can fail to ignite during a crash. If it does not ignite, gas is not produced for that curtain air bag, so the bag does not deploy as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag system is not described as giving the owner a light, noise, smell, or driving symptom before the crash event when deployment is needed.
Who's affected?
| 2017 INFINITI QX30 | side air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 79 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific crossover.
What's the safety risk?
A driver-side curtain air bag that does not deploy during a crash leaves the occupant with less crash protection and increases the risk of injury. There is no warning sign listed before the air bag fails, so confirm your VIN and schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised INFINITI dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 INFINITI QX30 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised INFINITI dealer to schedule the free driver-side curtain air bag assembly replacement that fixes the inflator initiator deployment problem.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 17V143 when you call.
- Drive with extra caution until the repair is complete, because the driver-side curtain air bag can fail to deploy in a crash.
- Call INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an INFINITI technician replaces the driver-side curtain air bag assembly. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. This repair addresses the air bag assembly covered by the campaign, so the service desk should match the work order to that recall before the job starts. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, since the affected QX30 vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 6, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 9, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| March 9, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 2, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V143?
Recall 17V143 covers 79 2017 INFINITI QX30 vehicles with a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that can fail to ignite during a crash. If that happens, the air bag does not deploy, increasing injury risk. INFINITI dealers replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2017 INFINITI QX30 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific QX30 is included in recall 17V143. If it is, contact a franchised INFINITI dealer to schedule replacement of the driver-side curtain air bag assembly. Reference recall number 17V143 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and INFINITI dealers replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly free of charge under recall 17V143.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced crash protection from the driver-side curtain air bag. In affected 2017 INFINITI QX30 vehicles, the inflator initiator can fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying and increasing the risk of injury.
What if I bought my 2017 INFINITI QX30 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific QX30 is included in recall 17V143, then call a franchised INFINITI dealer and reference the recall number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V143000 |
|---|---|
| INFINITI customer service | 1-800-662-6200 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V143 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V143000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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