REC-001105

active

1999–2002 NISSAN W41 CIVILIAN BUS VEHICLES

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

Recall date: 7 May 2019

Defect

The internal grip assist handle located on the A-Pillar was not manufactured to the correct durability specification and may detach or break during use.

Hazard

Should the grip assist handle detach or break this may pose a risk of injury to vehicle users.

Remedy

Nissan Motor Co Australia will contact owners of affected vehicles requesting that the owners contact a Nissan dealer to book an appointment to carry out the free repair, which involves fitting a reinforcement panel to prevent the A-pillar cracking. For further information, consumers should contact the Nissan Customer Service Centre on 1800 035 035 or contact your nearest Nissan dealer via https://www.nissan.com.au/contact-us

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-001105