NHTSA recall 12V-328 (12V328000)

seats recall reported July 12, 2012 - about 11,076 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V328000
Also written as: 12V-328
Reported: July 12, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~11,076
Component: seats

What is being recalled

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JUKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH MAY 26, 2012. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE WELD PENETRATION, THE REAR SEAT BACK STRIKER MAY PARTIALLY SEPARATE IN A CRASH.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BACK STRIKERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-328 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Juke - 2012

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