The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V032000·Announced 2012-02-01

Nissan Recalls 2012 Versa Vehicles for Shifter Safety Defect

Nissan is recalling 2012 Versa vehicles with automatic transmissions because the shifter may move out of park without the brake being pressed, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the vehicle may shift into gear without the brake being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The vehicles were manufactured between June 9, 2011, and January 13, 2012. The recall affects 36,608 vehicles.

The recall is issued because the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114 regarding theft protection. Interference between the shifter rod and the shift knob allows the vehicle to be shifted out of the park position without the driver depressing the brake pedal. This defect increases the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian if the vehicle is inadvertently shifted into gear.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the shifter knob or the shifter assembly as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 5, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN VERSA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Transmission / Shifter
Hazard
Affected units
36,608

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • VERSA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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