The 2009 Nissan Cube has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fuel system defect where a rear-end collision can cause fuel to leak in excess of safety limits, creating a fire risk if the fuel contacts an ignition source.
Two recalls address airbag issues. The driver's airbag inflator may not be properly welded to the steering wheel, so when the airbag deploys in a crash, the entire module can detach and strike the driver or other occupants. Separately, the passenger-side curtain airbag may have been mispositioned during assembly, which can prevent part of the bag from fully inflating during a side-impact crash and reduce protection for that occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may come loose and detach from the steering wheel when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the inflator serial number and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver-front airbag inflator may have an improper weld. During a crash, this could cause the airbag module to separate from the steering wheel when it deploys.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership for inspection and replacement of the driver-front airbag inflator if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During crash testing, the fuel system leaks excessively when the vehicle rotates after a rear impact, exceeding federal safety limits.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective cover on the fuel recirculation tube near the filler neck connector to prevent leakage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel system may leak excessively after a rear-impact crash. If spilled fuel reaches an ignition source, it could cause a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protector on the gasoline recirculation tube where it connects to the fuel filler neck.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger-side curtain airbag may have been positioned incorrectly during assembly, causing part of the bag to be restricted from fully deploying in certain side-impact crashes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger-side curtain airbag.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
