Recall 17V837000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Report Date
20171220
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. During deployment of the side curtain air bag, a component of the air bag inflator may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety Consequence

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.