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.

Air Bags — Side/Window

Date Announced

DEC 20, 2017

Vehicles Affected

111

NHTSA Campaign #

17V837000

Summary

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 214, 226
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Side Curtain Air Bag Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PM752, PM753, PM754 Date: December 22, 2017
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB18-012 Date: February 8, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Side Curtain Air Bag Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PM752, PM753, PM754
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB18-010 Date: February 8, 2018
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB18-011 Date: February 8, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Side Curtain Air Bag Parts Update Reference: PM752, PM753, PM754 Date: January 24, 2018