recall information
Recall number
REC-001109
PRA number
2013/13810
Campaign number
RT010
Original published date
make and model information
Make
NISSAN
Model
B17 PULSAR
Affected units
11,678
What are the defects?
The satellite sensor for the side curtain airbag in the B-Pillar may not have been installed correctly in some Nissan B17 Pulsar, C12 Pulsar and N17 Almera vehicles. In extremely rare cases, the curtain air bag may deploy incorrectly.
What are the hazards?
If the defect occurs, the airbag may not adequately protect occupants in the event of a collision.
What 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.
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.
