The 2012 Nissan NV has 3 recalls, the most serious being a driver's airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Two recalls address the same transmission shift linkage issue: a lock clip on the steering column-mounted gear selector may not have been installed correctly, allowing the transmission cable to drift out of position over time. When this happens, the gear indicator can show Park while the vehicle is actually in a different gear, and the vehicle can roll away unexpectedly.
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.
