Nissan Motor (GB) Patrol and X-trail recall: Airbag may fail
- What's wrong
- The airbag manufacturer have informed Nissan of a potential concern with propellant degradation of Front Passenger Airbag fitted with Smokeless Passenger Inflator (SPI). It has been confirmed that this degradation is a function of time temperature and environmental moisture. Deterioration of the Inflator propellant may…
- What to do
- Contact a Nissan Motor (GB) dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front passenger airbag module with a new quality controlled item.
What’s wrong
The airbag manufacturer have informed Nissan of a potential concern with propellant degradation of Front Passenger Airbag fitted with Smokeless Passenger Inflator (SPI). It has been confirmed that this degradation is a function of time temperature and environmental moisture. Deterioration of the Inflator propellant may under certain usage conditions lead to abnormal deployment of the Passenger Airbag. In an extreme situation this condition could create excessive pressure within the inflator during airbag deployment and may result in separation of the airbag housing.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front passenger airbag module with a new quality controlled item.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrol | 25 Aug 2001 | 31 Aug 2001 | 9 |
| X-trail | 7 Jun 2000 | 28 Aug 2001 | 9 |
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 26 June 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.