Nissan Motor (GB) recall: A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component
- What's wrong
- In 2013 Nissan announced a Recall campaign to replace Takata SPI front passenger airbag inflators. A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used for the replacement. Although there have been no known incidents associated with inflators of this type Nissan has decided to replace all inflators…
- What to do
- Contact a Nissan Motor (GB) dealer to book the free repair. Replace the front passenger airbag inflator with a new dessicated type.
What’s wrong
In 2013 Nissan announced a Recall campaign to replace Takata SPI front passenger airbag inflators. A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used for the replacement. Although there have been no known incidents associated with inflators of this type Nissan has decided to replace all inflators previously repaired with a non-dessicated inflator to a new dessicated version.
The fix
Replace the front passenger airbag inflator with a new dessicated type.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrol | 6 Jan 2004 | 24 Dec 2012 | 27,623 |
| Terrano | 12 Jan 2004 | 28 Nov 2006 | 27,623 |
| Tino | 7 Jan 2004 | 21 Nov 2005 | 27,623 |
| Almera | 4 Jan 2004 | 24 Nov 2006 | 27,623 |
| Navara | 6 Jan 2004 | 2 Mar 2012 | 27,623 |
| X-trail | 10 Jan 2004 | 28 Nov 2012 | 27,623 |
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 17 August 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.