Takata Airbag Crisis: Nissan Expands Recall – More Models Affected

Edaran Tan Chong Malaysia, local assembler and distributor of Nissan vehicles has announced further recalls of its models, affected by the Takata Airbag Inflator. This recall also includes remedial actions for defective ‘back-door stay’ on selected models.  

Previous recalls for Nissan vehicles were limited to just three models. Approximately 110,945 units of Nissan vehicles are now reported to be affected by Takata Airbag Inflators including all previous Takata recalls.

Takata SDI Driver Front Airbags Inflator:

Takata Front Passenger Airbag Inflator:

This Takata recall exercise does not affect the Teana (L33), X-Trail (T32) and NP300 Navara which were launched in June 2014, January 2015 and November 2015 respectively, as well as all other current selling Nissan models.

For more information on the Takata airbag recall, read our FAQ page: Takata Airbag Crisis: Frequently Asked Questions, What Should You Do?

Approximately 22,173 units of Nissan vehicles, meanwhile, are affected in Malaysia by defective back-door stays. The paint coating applied to the back door stay does not comply with design requirements for anti-rust treatment. As a result, the cylinder tube of the door stay may gradually corrode causing the gas in the cylinder to leak out. Over an extended period of time, the back door stay may weaken thus disabling the hold-up function of the back door.

Back Door Stay

Replacement of defective back door stays will be conducted once updated parts are available in September 2016.