Nissan Recalls 300,000 Versa, Versa Note, Armada Vehicles From 2012-2015

This morning, Nissan issued two recalls affecting more than 300,000 late-model Nissan Versa, Versa Note, and Armada vehicles. The Versa and Versa note are being recalled to fix a design flaw that could prevent drivers from hitting their brakes, while the Armada recall stems from a problem with the SUV's seatbelts.

RECALL #1: 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan, 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note
UNITS AFFECTED: 298,747 

If you're a regular reader of this site, Nissan's recall of the Versa and Versa Note won't come as much of a surprise. The Versa family has been under investigation for some time because of a problematic trim panel located near the accelerator pedal. 

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Nissan has received numerous complaints from owners who've said that their feet have gotten caught on that trim panel while driving. That, in turn, has prevented motorists from taking their feet off the gas and tapping the brakes, increasing the risk of accidents. 

After a lengthy probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nissan has agreed to recall the vehicles and modify the panel so that it no longer poses a hazard to drivers. The recall affects the following models:

• 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles built between June 9, 2011 and March 11, 2015

• 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles built between April 23, 2013 and March 11, 2015

Nissan says that it will begin mailing recall notices to owners in mid-October. After receiving those notices, owners will be able to take their vehicles to Nissan dealers for free repairs.