Recall 12V055000: Side Curtain Air Bag Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Nissan/Altima 2012

Nissan/Versa 2012

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 13, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V055000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Side/Window

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 976

SUMMARY:
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.

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 is expected to begin on February 27, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 615-725-1000.

NOTES:
Customers may 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.