Nissan Versa, Versa Note: Inflator module

Date

April 26, 2017

Filed by

Nissan North America, Inc.

Vehicles

Nissan Versa (2017); Nissan Versa Note (2017)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Potentially affected

509

What can happen

In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

June 12, 2017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V275000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.