Nissan Motor (GB) Note and Tiida recall: Abnormal deployment of passenger airbag
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger�airbag�inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant This could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger�airbag�to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant.
- What to do
- Contact a Nissan Motor (GB) dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the airbag with a new assembly.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger�airbag�inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant This could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger�airbag�to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the airbag with a new assembly.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 3 Aug 2005 | 19 Jul 2013 | 124,482 |
| Tiida | 23 Jan 2007 | 21 Aug 2014 | 124,482 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 28 November 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.