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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V032📅 Feb 1, 2012

2012 Nissan Versa recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's 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 1-800-647-7261.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V032000
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
36,608
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 5, 2012
Built
Jun 9, 2011 – Jan 13, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V032 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V032?

2012 Nissan Versa. 36,608 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nissan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-647-7261.