The 2013 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.
Two additional recalls both involve the transmission shifter. In one, the gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly, causing the gear indicator to show Park even when the vehicle is not fully secured, which can allow the van to roll away unexpectedly. In the other, a chemical reaction during assembly caused foam inside the shifter mechanism to stick to the lever lock, preventing it from returning to its locked position, which creates a similar risk of the transmission not holding the vehicle in place as expected.
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
A new anti-rust coating used during assembly caused a chemical reaction with the foam sound dampener in the shifter. The foam can stick to the lever lock, preventing it from returning to locked position. This allows the gear shift lever to move out of PARK without pressing the brake pedal.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the foam dampener from the shifter mechanism.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
