2010 Nissan Versa | 2011 Nissan Versa | 2012 Nissan Versa — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published June 19, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 15, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V401000, published June 19, 2018 and initiated June 15, 2018. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2010 Nissan Versa | 2011 Nissan Versa | 2012 Nissan Versa — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2011-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Nissan is also recalling 2010-2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2010-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- VERSA
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 NISSAN VERSA | 2011 NISSAN VERSA | 2012 NISSAN VERSA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Nissan Versa | 2011 Nissan Versa | 2012 Nissan Versa — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V401000 on June 19, 2018. Reported hazard: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2011-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Nissan is also recalling 2010-2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2010-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What should I do if I have this product?
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: VERSA.