The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V328000·Announced 2012-07-12

Nissan Recalls 2012 Juke Vehicles Due to Rear Seat Striker Weld Defect

Nissan is recalling 11,076 model year 2012 Juke vehicles because an incomplete weld may cause the rear seat back striker to separate in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat restraint system) that increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Nissan Juke vehicles manufactured between February 3, 2012, and May 26, 2012. The recall involves 11,076 vehicles.

The defect is an incomplete weld penetration in the rear seat back striker. In the event of a crash, this may cause the striker to partially separate, meaning the rear seat back may not be secured. This condition increases the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected seat back strikers free of charge. The safety recall began on July 20, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN JUKE
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
11,076

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • JUKE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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