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2012 NISSAN Versa AIR BAGS Recalls

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #22E066000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
You might have a faulty air bag inflator in your vehicle, which was installed as part of a repair. This inflator is the small explosive device that deploys the air bag to protect you in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this inflator fails, it could explode and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will check the inflator and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. They'll do this when you receive the recall notice, which is expected to be mailed on September 14, 2022.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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High Priority #18V401000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your Versa is a safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion your body. In some models, the air bag inflator can degrade over time and explode in a crash, sending sharp metal fragments flying towards you or your passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, you could be seriously hurt or even killed by sharp metal fragments. This is a life-threatening risk that needs to be fixed immediately.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge. This repair is urgent, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
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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High Priority #18V044000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger airbag in your Versa is a safety device that inflates to protect you in a crash. In some 2009-2012 models, the airbag's propellant can break down over time, making it more likely to explode in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could shoot towards you, the driver, or other occupants, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one, free of charge. This repair is critical, so schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Versa Hatchback, and 2009-2011 Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Versa Hatchback, and Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, 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 or "Zone B." Nissan is also recalling certain 2009 Versa Hatchback and Versa Sedan vehicles 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 or "Zone C." 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #17V449000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The driver's side airbag in your Versa is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. However, in some 2007-2012 models, the airbag's propellant can break down over time, causing it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag's propellant fails, the airbag could rupture and send sharp metal fragments hurtling at you or your passengers, which could cause serious injury or even be fatal.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealership will replace the faulty airbag with a new, improved one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the replacement as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #17V144000 Plain English
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #17V028000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in the event of a crash to protect you. In certain models, this inflator could fail and rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to hit you or your passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, you or your passenger could be seriously hurt or even killed by flying metal fragments.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in 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, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #12V055000 Plain English
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.
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