Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Defect Summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 nissan versa sedan and versa hatchback vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, delaware, district of columbia, florida, georgia, hawaii, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, louisiana, maryland, mississippi, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, south carolina, tennessee, texas, virginia, west virginia, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands. the passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation due to exposure to humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
If an inflator were to explode it may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began july 25, 2018. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. note: the vehicles covered by this recall are in addition to those covered by recall 16v-349.
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FAQ: Recall 18V452000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V452000?
NHTSA recall 18V452000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on July 6, 2018. It addresses: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode. The recall affects approximately 233 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V452000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.