2012 Nissan Altima and Nissan Versa recall: side/window
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 14, 2012. It covers about 976 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 976
- reported
- Feb 14, 2012
- owners notified
- Mar 12, 2012
- related complaints
- 224
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V055000
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Altima 2012 2012
- Nissan Versa 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 224 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 12V055000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Nissan Altima and Nissan Versa side/window?
Yes. Recall 12V055000, reported on February 14, 2012, covers about 976 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V055000?
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.
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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