Nissan Versa recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

July 6, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nissan North America, Inc. recalls 2007–2008 Nissan Versa

Recall number

18V452000

Brand / firm

Nissan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 233 units

Why it was recalled

If an inflator were to explode it may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What was recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa hatchback vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation due to exposure to humidity and temperature cycling.

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: The vehicles covered by this recall are in addition to those covered by recall 16V-349.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.