Product description
Takata airbag inflators in:
N16 Pulsar
D22 Navara
Y61 Patrol
X-Trail
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Reason the product is recalled
Airbag inflator: if an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing explodes / ruptures under too much internal pressure.
The hazards to consumers
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
What consumers should do
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Nissan dealership or Nissan's head office directly by phoning 1800 035 035 or via the Nissan website at http://www.nissan.com.au/Forms/Contact-Us to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.
Consumers can use the VIN look-up tool on Nissan’s website to see if their vehicle is affected by this recall: http://www.nissan.com.au/owners/owner-information/recall-notices/takata-airbag-recall
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
If you are advised that your vehicle is fitted with an ‘alpha airbag’ it is critical owners take immediate steps to have the airbag inflators replaced because of the significant risk of injury or death associated with these inflators.
It is strongly recommended that owners of these vehicles stop driving their vehicles immediately. Under the recall notice, on request Nissan must offer to arrange for your vehicle to be towed free of charge to the place of replacement or for a qualified technician to travel to you (or some similar arrangement), so that you do not have to drive your vehicle to be fixed if you do not want to do so.
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Nissan Motor Co (Australia) Pty Ltd
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Where the product was sold
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2013/13542 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
