Nissan Versa recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 14, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nissan North America, Inc. recalls 2007–2012 Nissan Versa

Recall number

15V573000

Brand / firm

Nissan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 218,019 units

Why it was recalled

If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Nissan (Nissan North America, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa vehicles manufactured May 8, 2006, to November 12, 2012, that were sold or ever registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.