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HighNHTSA·17V837000·Announced 2017-12-20

Nissan Recalls 2018 Versa Note Vehicles for Side Air Bag Defect

Nissan is recalling 2018 Versa Note vehicles because a side curtain air bag component may detach during deployment, posing a projectile hazard.

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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the side curtain air bag system where a component of the air bag inflator may detach during deployment. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and act as a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags free of charge. The recall began on February 13, 2018. 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 VERSA NOTE
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
111

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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