Recall alert: Nissan recalls more than 250K vehicles for air bag replacement

Nissan is recalling more than 250,000 sports utility vehicles, trucks and vans to replace potentially lethal air bag inflators, the company announced Thursday.

The recall focuses specifically on Takata air bags that have been reported to explode with excessive force and potentially hurl projectiles. Per the terms of the recall, the front driver air bag inflator will be replaced by one produced by a different vendor.

The automaker implored consumers to take the matter seriously, offering the following insights:

• This safety defect can KILL or seriously injure you or your passengers

• All safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealerships

• Replacement parts are available for all affected Nissan vehicles

• A FREE loaner car, towing service or mobile repair in select locations may be available to assist with any inconvenience this repair may cause

The recall covers certain 2012 to 2017 Nissan NV cargo and passenger vans, the 2013 to 2015 Nissan Titan pickup and Armada large SUV as well as the 2011 and 2012 Infiniti QX56 SUV.

According to The Associated Press, more than 300 people worldwide have been injured by shrapnel from Takata air bag inflators, resulting in at least 25 deaths.

Click here to see more details about affected models and call 1-888-546-1048 to schedule free repairs.

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