Nissan North America (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.”
Nissan North America – Inflator Component may Detach/FMVSS 214, 226
| Report Received Date | 12/20/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V837000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 111 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V837000) |
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