Nissan Versa: Inflator module

Date

July 17, 2017

Filed by

Nissan North America, Inc.

Vehicles

Nissan Versa (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

515394

What can happen

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

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

March 9, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

PM685

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

17V449000

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.