Nissan North America, Inc. recalls 2018 Nissan Versa Note

Recall date

December 20, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

17V837000

Brand / firm

Nissan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 111 units

Why it was recalled

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. During deployment of the side curtain air bag, a component of the air bag inflator may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.