The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V324000·Announced 2013-07-24

Nissan Recalls 2014 Versa Note Vehicles for Body Sill Bolt Defect

Nissan is recalling 2014 Versa Note vehicles because lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued, which could affect vehicle integrity in a rear impact.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing or incorrectly torqued body sill bolts) that affects vehicle integrity in a rear impact, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured between April 23, 2013, and July 3, 2013. The recall addresses a defect where the lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued.

The missing or improperly torqued lower body bolts may affect the vehicle's structural integrity in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten the lower body sill bolts to specification as needed, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on August 19, 2013. 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 NOTE
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
7,707

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)

  • VERSA NOTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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