If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Electrical System — Ignition

Date Announced

AUG 21, 2018

Vehicles Affected

153,047

NHTSA Campaign #

18V551000

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

Actions

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 October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Documents (21)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Mechanical Key Ignition System Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PC642, PM828 Date: November 7, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Reference Number: N182186060 Release Date: October 2018
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report-Amended
• DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Mechanical Key Ignition System Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PC642, PM828 Date: September 5, 2018
• DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT August 31, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Mechanical Key Ignition System Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PC642, PM828 Date: August 31, 2018
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: October 2, 2018 Subject: 18269 - Safety Recall Mechanical Key Ignition Switch
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 24, 2018 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 18269 Mechanical Key Ignition Switch Application for Used Vehicle Working Capital Assistance Program
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 18269 Mechanical Key Ignition System
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 6, 2018 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 18269 Mechanical Key Ignition Switch
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4