Vehicle recall 17V144000 · March 6, 2017
2012 Nissan Versa
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V144000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 6, 2017
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Owner notification
- November 28, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 54,751
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Air bags › Side/window
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan Versa (2012): 2012
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