Is the 2012 NISSAN Versa safe to drive?

The 2012 NISSAN Versa has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 22E066000

High Priority Plain English 2022-08-09

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #22E066000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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