Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2013 NISSAN ALTIMATransport Canada Recall #2013079
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, sensors within the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured incorrectly. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag. Failure of the passenger frontal airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ODS sensors.
7,796 vehicles affectedMfr ref: PC213 (Sentra), PC214 (Altima), PC216 (Pathfinder), PC217 (JX35)Updated June 10, 2026