recall information
Recall number
REC-001099
PRA number
2016/15354
Campaign number
R1605
Original published date
make and model information
Make
NISSAN
Model
X-TRAIL
Affected units
28,163
What are the defects?
The paint coating applied during the supplier's manufacturing process of the Back Door Gas Stay does not comply with the design requirement for anti-corrosion. In extremely rare circumstances, the outer tube of the Gas Stay may corrode and crack resulting in the loss of the pressurised gas inside the Gas Stay.
What are the hazards?
If the defect occurs, the Gas Stay would be unable to support the opening of the Back Door posing a potential injury hazard.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their most convenient dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
Supplier details
Nissan Motor Co. (Australia) Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
