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ETCM recalls 12,444 Nissans in Malaysia over airbag inflator replacement

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Nissan owners take note. Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM), the sole distributor and assembler of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia has announced that together with Tan Chong Express Auto Service Centre (TCEAS), would like to recall the Nissan X-Trail, Teana and Liberty for an airbag inflator module replacement for the front passenger airbag.

A total of 12,444 Nissan units in Malaysia are involved in this recall. They are:

MODEL PRODUCT CODE YEAR MANUFACTURED AFFECTED UNITS
X-TRAIL(CKD) T30 1 May 2002 – Mar 2007 12,420
TEANA(CBU) J31 Aug 2004 – Sep 2004 4
LIBERTY(CBU) M12 2003 20

However, do note that this exercise does not affect the Nissan X-Trail (T32) which was launched in Malaysia in January 2015, and all other current selling Nissan models.

ETCM, via TCEAS, will contact the owners of the affected Nissan vehicles directly. Alternatively, customers may also call the Customer Service Hotline at the Toll-Free line: 1800-88-3838 for further clarification or visit www.nissan.com.my (click on ‘Owners’ tab followed by ‘Service Campaign’) to find out if their Nissan vehicle is involved in the recall.

All labour and replacement parts for this service is FREE of charge and will be at no cost to owners.

“ETCM would like to reaffirm that customer confidence and peace of mind is of utmost importance to the company, and deeply regrets any inconvenience this may cause its valued customers. We would like to reiterate that ETCM and Nissan are committed to a high level of customer safety, service and satisfaction, and are both working together to promptly address this.”