REC-001099

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0 NISSAN X-TRAIL

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Nissan Motor Co. (Australia) Pty Ltd

Recall date: 2 May 2016

Defect

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.

Hazard

If the defect occurs, the Gas Stay would be unable to support the opening of the Back Door posing a potential injury hazard.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles can contact their most convenient dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Nissan Motor Co. (Australia) Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001099