Air bags: side/windowRecall 17V-144 · 2012 Nissan Versa
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 17V-144 covers 54,751 2012 Nissan Versa for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the curtain and seat-mounted air bags inadvertently deploy, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
30%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 9, 2011 to April 2, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Inadvertent Curtain and Seat Air BagNHTSA