The Japanese automaker has issued a recall for a small number of Titan pickup trucks produced in 2021 and 2024. The issue stems from a faulty airbag control unit supplied by Robert Bosch. The unit may be missing a spacer, which could cause it to become loose and potentially delay or prevent airbag deployment in a crash. This poses a safety risk to occupants.
Nissan has identified three 2024 models and four 2021 models that may be affected by the recall. The company is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue. Dealers will be replacing the faulty control units at no cost to customers.
The Nissan Titan, a full-size pickup truck introduced in 2004, is set to be discontinued after the 2024 model year. The decision comes amid disappointing sales in the North American market, where it competed directly with the Toyota Tundra.
The Titan’s production will cease at Nissan’s Canton, Mississippi assembly plant, leaving a void in the full-size pickup truck segment. This is a blow to consumers, as it reduces competition and limits their options.
The second-generation Titan was launched in 2016 with three body styles: regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab. However, the regular cab was discontinued in 2019, leaving only the extended cab and crew cab options.
Additionally, the Cummins 5.0-liter ISV turbo diesel V8 engine was also dropped in 2019. In 2020, gasoline-powered Titans received an upgrade to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Despite these changes, Titan’s sales have continued to decline. In the first half of 2024, only 8,209 Titans were sold in the United States, a significant drop of 33% compared to the same period in 2023. In contrast, the Nissan Frontier, a mid-size pickup truck, sold 39,963 and 34,139 units, respectively, during the same time frame.
