NHTSA recall 17V-449 (17V449000)
air bags recall reported July 17, 2017 - about 515,394 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V449000
- Also written as
- 17V-449
- Reported
- July 17, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~515,394
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. 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 17V-449 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.