Nissan 2012 Versa Suspension Recall: Fractured Coil Springs Risk Crash
Nissan recalls 2012 Versa hatchbacks sold in 14 states due to road salt corroding front coil springs, which may fracture and puncture tires, increasing crash risk. Free replacement springs offered.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2012 Versa hatchbacks sold in 14 states because road salt can corrode front coil springs, causing them to fracture and puncture tires. This increases crash risk. Owners should contact Nissan for free spring replacements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251962-nissan-2012-versa-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251962-nissan-2012-versa-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs-risk-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V637000
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“Nissan 2012 Versa Suspension Recall: Fractured Coil Springs Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251962-nissan-2012-versa-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V637000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V637000).
Why it’s dangerous
Road salt exposure can corrode the front coil springs over time. If the springs fracture, they may contact the tire and puncture it, which could lead to a crash due to loss of vehicle control.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks sold in 14 specific U.S. states are affected. Drivers in areas with heavy road salt use face the highest risk due to potential spring fractures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2012 Versa hatchback was sold in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The recall began December 6, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan
Call 1-800-647-7261 to schedule free front coil spring replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. This campaign expands recall 15V573.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 26 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #17V637000 (November 10, 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.