The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V551000·Announced 2018-08-21

Nissan and Chevrolet Recall for Ignition Switch Stalling Risk

Nissan is recalling 2017-2018 models including the Versa, Sentra, and NV200 because the ignition switch may shift, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.

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 where the ignition switch may shift, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Nissan and Chevrolet vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition system. The affected models include the Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan, as well as the Chevrolet City Express.

The defect involves the ignition switch, which may move from the run position to the accessory position over time due to the weight of the key ring, road conditions, or other jarring events. This movement turns off the engine while driving. If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN, CHEVROLET NV, VERSA NOTE, NV200 TAXI, VERSA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
153,047

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 (7)

  • NV
  • VERSA NOTE
  • NV200 TAXI
  • VERSA
  • CHEVEROLET SS
  • FRONTIER
  • SENTRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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