Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- Component
- Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 509
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-04-26
- Owners notified
- 2017-06-12
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.