NHTSA recall 17V449000
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Nissan Versa
Reported Jul 17, 2017515,394 vehicles affectedNissan North America, Inc.Maker’s number PM685Built Apr 26, 2006 – Dec 18, 2012
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.
The risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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.