FILE - In this April 13, 2010 file photo, the Lexus logo is seen on a sign at a dealership in Portland, Maine. Toyota is recalling 907,000 vehicles, mostly Corolla models, around the world for faulty air bags and another 385,000 Lexus IS luxury cars for defective wipers. Toyota Motor Corp. spokesman Naoto Fuse said Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, there have been no accidents or injuries related to either of those defects, but the Japanese automaker received 46 reports of problems involving the air bags from North America, and one from Japan. There were 25 reports of problems related to the windshield wipers. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach, File)
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FILE - In this April 13, 2010 file photo, the Lexus logo is seen on a sign at a dealership in Portland, Maine. Toyota is recalling 907,000 vehicles, mostly Corolla models, around the world for faulty air bags and another 385,000 Lexus IS luxury cars for defective wipers. Toyota Motor Corp. spokesman Naoto Fuse said Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, there have been no accidents or injuries related to either of those defects, but the Japanese automaker received 46 reports of problems involving the air bags from North America, and one from Japan. There were 25 reports of problems related to the windshield wipers. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach, File)
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Mike Manley, President and CEO of Jeep, unveils the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, file photo, Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, introduces the 2013 Ford Fusion during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Ford said on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, it will update software on 2013 Escape SUVs and Fusion cars to fix a coolant problem that can cause fires. Last month the automaker recalled more than 89,000 of the vehicles after getting complaints about overheating and fires. It urged owners to get loaner cars from dealers until Ford found a fix.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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FILE - This undated file product image provided by the Ford Motor Co. shows the 2013 Ford Escape. Ford is recalling about 7,600 Escape SUVs to fix coolant leaks that can cause fires. The recall affects 2013 Escapes with 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. (AP Photo/Ford Motor Co., File)
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In a Feb. 19, 2013 photo, Charlie Hyde, past president of the Algonquin Club of Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, displays his plate of food _ which includes muskrat meat _ while moving through the buffet line at the annual Muskrat Dinner at the Monroe Boat Club in Monroe, Mich. Hyde and his fellow history buffs chatted about local lore and heard from a speaker about the War of 1812, but the star of the show was the sherry-soaked rodent, boiled to perfection and plated. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
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In a Feb. 19, 2013 photo, a food preparer applies sherry to muskrat meat prior to the annual Muskrat Dinner at the Monroe Boat Club in Monroe, Mich. Members of the Algonquin Club of Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, and other muskrat aficionados _ about 80 in all _ chatted about local lore and heard from a speaker about the War of 1812, but the star of the show was sherry-soaked, boiled and plated. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
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In a Feb. 19, 2013 photo, servers dish out muskrat meat and other offerings in the buffet line at the annual Muskrat Dinner at the Monroe Boat Club in Monroe, Mich. Members of the Algonquin Club of Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, and other muskrat aficionados _ about 80 in all _ chatted about local lore and heard from a speaker about the War of 1812, but the star of the show was sherry-soaked, boiled and plated. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
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A section of multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 is shown in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. Snow squalls and slippery roads led to a series of accidents that left at least three people dead and 20 injured on a mile-long stretch of southbound I-75. More than two dozen vehicles, including tractor-trailers, were involved in the pileups. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Nissan recalls 5 models for air bag problem
DETROIT (
AP) — Nissan is recalling five of its 2013 models in the U.S. because a faulty sensor can permanently turn off the front-seat passenger air bag.
The recall covers the Altima midsize car, as well as the Leaf electric car, Pathfinder SUV and the Sentra compact. Also covered is the Infiniti JX35 SUV.
The Altima is Nissan's top-selling car with 49,000 sold this year.
Nissan says in documents filed with safety regulators that it hasn't determined the number of vehicles affected by the recall.
Front passenger seats have sensors that determine the passenger's weight and turn off air bags off if a child is on board. The malfunctioning sensors can turn the air bags off permanently.
Nissan says its dealers will inspect the sensors in April and replace them free of charge if necessary.
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