Nissan Versa recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 11, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nissan North America, Inc. recalls 2012 Nissan Versa

Recall number

17V637000

Brand / firm

Nissan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,119 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 North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles 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 December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. This campaign expands recall 15V573.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.