Date: 14.02.2012
Component: Air Bags > Side/window
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Description:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 altima and versa vehicles. these vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component used, resulting in insufficient output of compressed gas.
Consequencs:
The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Notes:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bag modules, as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 12, 2012. owners may contact nissan customer service at 615-725-1000.
Date: 01.02.2012
Component: Power Train > Manual Transmission > Shift Pattern Indicator
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Description:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 versa vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and manufactured from june 9, 2011, through january 13, 2012 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114,?theft protection.? due to interference between the shifter rod and the shift knob, the vehicles may be shifted out of the park position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequencs:
The operator can inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
Notes:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the shifter knob or the shifter assembly as needed, free of charge. the safety recall began on mearh 5, 2012. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
