NHTSA Recall 12V032000: Shift pattern indicator (power train)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36,608 vehicles. It affects 2012 Nissan Versa.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V032000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION › SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR |
| Report received | February 1, 2012 |
| Owner notification | March 5, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V032000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.