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Recall 12V-032

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2012 Nissan Versa: Power train (manual transmission, shift pattern indicator).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-032
Reported
February 1, 2012
Vehicles affected
36,608 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles