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

Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (17)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB - NISSAN Reference: NTB17-128 Date: December 20, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN Dealer Campaign Vehicle Storage Agreement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Driver Side Air Bag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PM685 Date: December 21, 2017
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT July 17, 2017
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Interim
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Interim Combo
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Interim Owner Notification
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Interim Combo Owner Notification
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Driver Side Airbag Inflator Customer Care Campaign Supplement Reference: PM685 Date: December 5, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB17-128a Date: February 8, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Driver Side Air Bag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PM685 Date: February 9, 2018
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Nissan Reference: NTB17-128b Date: February 20, 2018
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Combo Owner Notification
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Driver Side Air Bag Inflator Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PM685 Date: February 9, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN Date: March 5, 2018 Subject: Takata Long Term Rental Reminder

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