Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback
— Recall Campaign #17V449000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 515,394 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V449000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | July 17, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V449000 |
| Units affected: | 515,394 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.
- Consequeces:
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Corrective action:
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.