NHTSA recall 12V032000

Power Train · Nissan North America, Inc.

February 1, 2012report date

36,608units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Affects 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,âtheft protection.â 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

2012 Nissan Versa

All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Nissan Versa.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V032000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.