Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V032000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V032000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 36,608 affected units, SHIFTER/FMVSS 114, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V032000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-02-01T00:00:00

Subject: Shifter/fmvss 114

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 36,608

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-uef6.a2w7.ximd

NHTSA ID: 12V032000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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