Recall 12V055000: 2012 Nissan Altima and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 14, 2012

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

976vehicles

Model years

2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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 615-725-1000.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Nissan Altima426 complaints
• 2012 Nissan Versa486 complaints