- Airbag housed within the steering wheel
- Deploys during a moderate to severe collision
- Cannot be repaired and must be replaced
Your Nissan's Steering Wheel Air Bag is one of the primary airbags in a passenger vehicle. The Steering Wheel Air Bag is inside the center of the steering wheel and inflates during an impact or collision to keep the driver from coming in contact with the steering wheel or dashboard.
The Steering Wheel Air Bag is designed to deploy in a moderate to severe collision, usually the equivalent of your vehicle hitting a solid wall at about 10–12 mph. Though your vehicle's Steering Wheel Air Bag typically requires an impact or collision to trigger inflation, it could deploy due to events such as driving too quickly over a speed bump, hitting a very deep pothole, or something similar.
If your vehicle's Steering Wheel Air Bag has been deployed, you must replace it, as it cannot be repaired. When replacing your Nissan's airbag, it is crucial to replace it with a genuine OEM replacement airbag to ensure it deploys properly in the event of another collision. A non-OEM Steering Wheel Air Bag has an increased chance of deploying incorrectly, potentially causing the risk of serious injury. If you have to replace your Steering Wheel Air Bag, it's best to order a genuine OEM replacement from Nissan Parts to guarantee it will fit your vehicle.
This Steering Wheel Air Bag, part 985109DE8A, fits Nissan Maxima 2018-2018. Check out the What This Fits tab for more fitment information.
MODULE ASSY-AIR BAG,DRIVER
Fits Maxima