Nissan Versa recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 12, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nissan North America, Inc. recalls 2012–2015 Nissan Versa, Versa Note

Recall number

15V507000

Brand / firm

Nissan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 298,747 units

Why it was recalled

A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.