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NHTSARecalled Jul 17, 2017 · #17V449000

Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Hazard

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
  • 2007-2011 Versa
  • 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice