Nissan Versa Note Side Airbag Inflator Part May Detach

NHTSA campaign 17V837000 · Reported Dec 20, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and become a projectile inside the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	17V837000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 20, 2017
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Part affected	AIR Bags:side/window
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Nissan Versa Note vehicles, a component of the side curtain airbag's inflator may detach while the airbag is deploying. Instead of staying inside the airbag system, this piece could end up inside the passenger area of the vehicle.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Nissan dealer to have the side curtain airbags replaced; call 1-800-647-7261.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 17V837000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Nissan Versa Note

Who to contact

Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-867-7669

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Nissan Air Bag Recalls Involve Deployment and Mounting Problems · all 4 Nissan recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. During deployment of the side curtain air bag, a component of the air bag inflator may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety risk: If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.