Recall: passenger airbag occupant sensor can lose its signal (2007-2008)
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What causes "Recall: passenger airbag occupant sensor can lose its signal (2007-2008)" on the Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009), and how is it fixed?
A component in the occupant classification sensor in the passenger seat cushion may be out of specification, interrupting its signal to the airbag control unit. Fix: Dealers test the system and replace the seat cushion if needed.
Symptoms
The passenger airbag may be wrongly switched off.
Cause
A component in the occupant classification sensor in the passenger seat cushion may be out of specification, interrupting its signal to the airbag control unit.
Fix (summary)
Dealers test the system and replace the seat cushion if needed. Check by VIN. (The same campaign's 2007-2008 G35 sedan is the V36.)
Related build entries
Other Z33 problems
- Recall: crank and cam position sensors can cause stalling or a no-start (2003)
- Recall: fuel filler hose can crack and leak (2003-2004)
- Rev-up engine oil consumption (2005-2006 manual cars)
- VQ35HR oil gallery gaskets leak and drop oil pressure (2007-2008)
- Community-reported: windows lose auto-up or bounce back down after motor or glass work
- Rear differential bushings crack and leak
More for this car
- All Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009) fitment answers · Z33 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 08V-521 (2007-2008 350Z incl. Roadster, passenger occupant classification unit) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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