Nissan 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.
The short version
Nissan North America, Inc. reported a problem with the driver side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-449.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2012 | Nissan Versa |
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