Nissan North America – Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.


Report Received Date 07/17/2017
NHTSA ID 17V449000
Consequence Summary An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 515394
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V449000)

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