NISSAN VERSA NOTE (2018) recall — Air Bags
Nissan recalls 2018 Versa Note vehicles with side curtain air bags that may detach during deployment, posing injury risks. Owners should contact Nissan for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2018 Versa Note vehicles because a component in the side curtain air bags can detach during deployment, potentially becoming a projectile inside the car and causing injury. This affects vehicles that do not meet federal safety standards for side impact protection. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225270-nissan-2018-versa-note-air-bags-risk-of-injury-during.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225270-nissan-2018-versa-note-air-bags-risk-of-injury-during · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V837000
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“Nissan 2018 Versa Note Air Bags: Risk of Injury During Deployment.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225270-nissan-2018-versa-note-air-bags-risk-of-injury-during. Based on NHTSA recall #17V837000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V837000).
Why it’s dangerous
During air bag deployment, a component inside the side curtain air bag can detach. This detached part may enter the passenger cabin and act as a projectile, increasing the chance of injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the air bag component detaches during deployment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. The recall began February 13, 2018, and Nissan will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan
Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to schedule a free replacement of the side curtain air bags.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The side curtain air bags in these vehicles may detach during deployment, potentially becoming projectiles inside the car and causing injury.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. Nissan will notify owners directly, and the recall began February 13, 2018.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to arrange a free replacement of the side curtain air bags.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V837000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 17V837000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V837000 (December 20, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.