NHTSA Recall 18V551000: Ignition (electrical system)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 153,047 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Chevrolet Cheverolet SS.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V551000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION |
| Report received | August 21, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 1, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Safety risk
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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 18V551000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cheverolet SS | 2017 |
| Nissan Frontier | 2017, 2018 |
| Nissan NV | 2017 |
| Nissan NV200 Taxi | 2017 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2017 |
| Nissan Versa | 2017, 2018 |
| Nissan Versa Note | 2017, 2018 |
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.