CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles, a component of the side curtain airbag inflator may detach when the airbag deploys. The part can then fly into the passenger compartment and act as a projectile, which increases the risk of injury to people inside the vehicle during a crash.
Nissan will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side curtain airbags at no cost to you. The recall began February 13, 2018. To check whether your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup or contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Versa Note | 2018 |
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