2012 Nissan Versa recall: shift pattern indicator
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 1, 2012. It covers about 36,608 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36,608
- reported
- Feb 1, 2012
- owners notified
- Mar 5, 2012
- related complaints
- 163
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V032000
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Versa 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 163 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 12V032000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Nissan Versa shift pattern indicator?
Yes. Recall 12V032000, reported on February 1, 2012, covers about 36,608 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V032000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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