NHTSA Recall 12V032000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V032000; Date: Feb. 1, 2012
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Nissan Versa
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission:shift Pattern Indicator
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 36,608
Recall 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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 5, 2012
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