Nissan D22 Navara MY2008-2012 and Y61 Patrol MY2009-2012 - extended recall

Nissan D22 Navara and Y61 Patrol vehicles are now under 'critical recall’, it is recommended that you stop driving the vehicle and immediately arrange for airbag replacement as the vehicle has a heightened risk of causing injury or death. The critical recall category applies to alpha airbags and also includes other airbags specified by Nissan. Nissan will offer to arrange for your vehicle to either be towed to the place of replacement or for a mobile technician to be sent to the vehicle (or some similar arrangement), so that you do not have to drive the vehicle in order to receive a replacement airbag. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Nissan dealership or Nissan’s head office directly on the website at http://www.nissan.com.au/Forms/Contact-Us or email CSC@nissan.com.au to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. You are also entitled to request special arrangements, such as a loan or hire car or reimbursement for alternative transportation costs. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Nissan’s VIN look-up tool at www.nissan.com.au/takata or contact Nissan on 1800 988 334 or contact the preferred dealer. Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall.