The 2012 Nissan NV has 3 recalls, the most serious being a driver-side airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The other two recalls both involve the same transmission shift lever defect and describe the same underlying problem: a gear selector plate lock clip that may not have been installed correctly during assembly. Over time, the clip can work loose from the steering column bracket, allowing the transmission cable to shift out of position. When this happens, the gear indicator can show the vehicle in Park while it is actually in a different gear, meaning the van can roll away unexpectedly without warning. Owners who rely on the Park display to confirm the vehicle is secured may not realize it is free to move.
At a glance
What can fail
The front driver air bag inflator may not work correctly or could rupture when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission shift lever's gear selector plate lock clip may be installed incorrectly. Road vibration can cause the gear position indicator display to not match where the shift lever actually is.
What the fix does
Dealers will reinstall the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip correctly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission lever lock clip may be installed incorrectly, causing it to disengage over time. When this happens, the transmission cable moves out of position, making the shift lever position not match the actual gear. You could remove the key even when the transmission isn't in PARK, allowing the vehicle to roll away.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect the clip and reposition it if needed to ensure proper engagement with the steering column bracket.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
