2012 NISSAN Versa AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for AIR BAGS issues.

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Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

What Happened

Your 2012 Nissan Versa may have a problem with the side air bag sensors that could cause the side and curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly if you slam the door.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, it could increase the risk of injury when you're driving or getting in/out of the vehicle.

Free Fix

Nissan will fix this for free by installing a new harness and replacing the sensors at the dealership, starting November 28, 2017.

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Original — What Happened

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles. Degradation of the side impact sensor connector pins may cause the curtain and seat-mounted air bags to deploy unexpectedly if the door is slammed.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

If the curtain and seat-mounted air bags inadvertently deploy, it can increase the risk of injury.

Original — Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new jumper harness, and replace the side impact satellite sensors, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

What Happened

Your vehicle's side curtain air bags might have a problem with the gas that makes them inflate. This could affect how they deploy in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If the side curtain air bags don't inflate, you could be more likely to get hurt in a side impact collision.

Free Fix

Nissan will fix this by replacing the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge, at a dealership of your choice.

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Original — What Happened

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALTIMA AND VERSA VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Original — Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 615-725-1000.