Recall
Nissan Versa — 17V449000
NHTSA ID
17V449000
Make
Nissan
Model
Versa
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2017-07-17
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Units Affected
515,394
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.