Air bag recall Patrols 2000/2004

[Bazhemps]

Hi All,
What is the GO with the recall I read in the paper on the weekend. it appears a heap of Jap vehicles were fitted with defective passenger side air bags from 2000 - 2004. The article stated that the air bag can explode sending shards of plastic into the cabin (the cook is not happy with the thought of that!). Mine is a 2001 GU Patrol I am the third owner of the vehicle, I doubt if Nissan would track me down so what is the recourse? Contact Nissan direct or my local Dealer? This will apply to a heap of us I presume, so any suggestions would be great.
Cheers,
Baz

[MudRunnerTD]

Call your Dealer mate, let us know what you find out please.

Thanks MR

[threedogs]

Nissan will find you via rego records, Your model never had passenger airbag did it?, my 5/04 hasn't got one.

[BillsGU]

Your model never had passenger airbag did it?, my 5/04 hasn't got one.


Mine is a 2000 model and I have a passenger air bag and ABS. They have always been an option.

I asked my dealer last week and he said he found out about it on the news. He does not know what particular models are being recalled and is waiting on word from Nissan.

You would think they would let their dealers know BEFORE they released information to the media!

[jack]

Recalls are managed via NEVDIS, the manufacturer contacts them and they supply the owner information. I used to look after their system and you'd be amazed how many recalls there are.
Also listed at this site http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/952401

[BillsGU]

This should explain it all.





Nissan—N16 Pulsar, D22 Navara, Y61 Patrol, X-Trail Airbag Inflator

PRA number: 2013/13542
Date published: 12th April 2013 Product information

Product description

N16 Pulsar, D22 Navara, Y61 Patrol, X-Trail airbag inflatorIdentifying features

Campaign number: R1302
Target: 11,360 unitsWhat are the defects?

Some airbag inflators were manufactured out of specification, which can create excessive pressure within the inflator during air bag deployment and result in abnormal deployment.What are the hazards?

If the defect occurs, the airbag may not adequately protect occupants in the event of a collision.Where the product was sold



Nationally

Traders who sold this product

Authorised Nissan dealersSupplier

Nissan Motor Co (Australia) Pty LtdWhat should consumers do?

A letter will be sent to affected owners. Customers may contact a local Nissan dealer to arrange for inspection and, where necessary, rectification of the front passenger airbag inflator.

The recall action is due to commence in May 2013, subject to parts availability.

[threedogs]

Always wondered why wheneven I ordered a dash mate is was passenger air bag compatible.
there you go eh. well dooggie

[Bazhemps]

Hi all,
Emailed Nissan Australia on Tuesday about the recall. Received a call from them Today, apparently the recall was announced in the U.S. so they are still waiting to hear what vehicles are affected in Australia. Mine has A.B.S. and passenger airbag which were an option (Safety Pack). They also said they can track the vehicles through their data base, anyway I am now officially on their data base and will be notified of any future issues as they come to hand.
Regards,
Baz

[BillsGU]

Let us know what happens Baz. I am not the first owner of my Patrol so I'm not sure if they will contact me direct.

[NP99]

The Mazda 3 has the same recall.

[Clunk]

Let us know what happens Baz. I am not the first owner of my Patrol so I'm not sure if they will contact me direct.

You should be notified via post mate.... When I had my old xtrail, I was notified by post for a problem with the cat even though I was the 2nd owner, same with the missus Honda jazz for electric window switches. They'll find ya, they have the technology ;)

Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

[boots]

Same for me Bill but when they came up with the wheel nut visual indicator system to overcome wheels falling off I got a letter from nissan . I am not the first owner of my Patrol so I'm not sure if they will contact me direct.[/QUOTE]

[BillsGU]

Hmmm ........ sounds like big brother can be useful at times ....................