NHTSA Recall # | 138666 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V551000 |
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Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | VERSA |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
Date of notification | 01/10/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/02/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/08/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/08/18 |
Report created | 24/08/18 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 153047 |
Defect summary | Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2017 nissan nv200, sentra, nv3500 van, nv3500 bus, nv200 taxi, nv1500, nv2500 van, chevrolet city express, 2017-2018 frontier, versa note, and versa sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 1, 2018. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |