Recall 06V-348: 2007 Nissan Versa

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Sep 12, 2006, covering about 13,184 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-348
Report date
Sep 12, 2006
Vehicles affected
13,184
Owners notified
Nov 10, 2006

The problem

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' the brake fluid reservoir cap is missing part of the required brake fluid warning.

The risk

The purpose of this standard is to ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency driving conditions.

The fix

New brake fluid reservoir caps will be mailed to vehicle owners along with instructions for installation. The letters will instruct owners who do not want to replace their own brake fluid reservoir cap to take the car to a dealer for the repair. The recall began on november 10, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V348000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nissan Versa2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-348?

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' the brake fluid reservoir cap is missing part of the required brake fluid warning.

How is recall 06V-348 fixed?

New brake fluid reservoir caps will be mailed to vehicle owners along with instructions for installation. The letters will instruct owners who do not want to replace their own brake fluid reservoir cap to take the car to a dealer for the repair. The recall began on november 10, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.