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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V144
Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 54,751
Side Air Bags may Deploy Unexpectedly
If the curtain and seat-mounted air bags inadvertently deploy, it can increase the risk of injury.
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles.
Degradation of the side impact sensor connector pins may cause the curtain and seat-mounted air bags to deploy unexpectedly if the door is slammed.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new jumper harness, and replace the side impact satellite sensors, free of charge.
The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.
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.
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