Recall 12V-055
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2012 Nissan Altima and 1 other model: Air bags (side/window).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-055
- Reported
- February 14, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 976 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 altima and versa vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component used, resulting in insufficient output of compressed gas.
The risk
The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bag modules, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]); OR GO TO [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Altima 2012
- Nissan Versa 2012