Nissan Urges Halt on Older Models Due to Exploding Airbags
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Nissan has issued an urgent "do not drive" warning for about 84,000 older vehicles due to the increased risk of Takata airbag inflators exploding in a crash, which can hurl dangerous metal fragments. This warning follows a fatality and multiple injuries linked to the defective inflators. Affected models include certain 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles. Owners are advised to check their vehicle status online and arrange for free repairs, with towing and loaner cars available.
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