NHTSA Recall 17V144000: Air bags: side/window
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54,751 vehicles. It affects 2012 Nissan Versa.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V144000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | March 6, 2017 |
| Owner notification | November 28, 2017 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles. Degradation of the side impact sensor connector pins may cause the curtain and seat-mounted air bags to deploy unexpectedly if the door is slammed.
Safety risk
If the curtain and seat-mounted air bags inadvertently deploy, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new jumper harness, and replace the side impact satellite sensors, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V144000
| 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.