Nissan Thailand urges customers to replace affected Takata airbags

BANGKOK, Thailand  (November 29, 2018) – While many of Nissan’s valued customers have already  replaced their affected Takata airbags as a result of its direct communications with them, Nissan is today launching a public campaign so all potentially impacted customers in Thailand can schedule repairs as soon as possible to ensure their ongoing safety.

In keeping with its commitment to the safety of all drivers and passengers and to increase the repair rate to 100%, Nissan customers can have their airbags replaced at the dealership of their choice at no cost to them.

The ongoing service campaign continues to address eight models:

1.    2000-2002 Nissan Cefiro

2.    2010-2011 Nissan March

3.    2011 Nissan Almera

4.    2004-2005 Nissan X-Trail

5.    2000-2006 Nissan Sunny Neo

6.    2004-2009 Nissan Teana

7.    2006-2014 Nissan Navara

8.    2006-2012 Nissan Tiida

“While many of our customers have responded to our direct communications through letters and calls, the ongoing safety of all our customers is paramount for us and so we are now embarking on a public campaign to try and ensure a 100% replacement rate,” said Antoine Barthes, president of Nissan Motor (Thailand).

Customers with any of these models are encouraged to visit the Nissan website at www.nissan.co.th, and input Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or Chassis number to determine if their vehicle is affected by the issue.

Impacted customers are advised to call, as soon as possible, Nissan authorized dealer to schedule their vehicle repair or contact the 24/7 Nissan call center at 02 401 9600 for those in Bangkok and perimeter area, and 1-800-900-500 for all other provinces, for further information.

About Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Nissan was established in Japan since 1933 with the commitment to create Innovation that Excites for customer satisfaction. Nissan wants to improve quality of life for people in society by pursuing a goal of zero emission vehicles and zero fatalities on the road with “Nissan Intelligent Mobility”. The company plans to introduce autonomous drive vehicles across regions for safety and more enjoyable driving experience. Nissan started business in Thailand since 1952. Currently, the Nissan Group of Companies in Thailand has subsidiaries five companies, including two of the production bases, over than 190  showrooms and service centers nationwide network. Vehicle range cover all segments includes 10 models spanning the entry level Eco-Car, SUV, Premium Sedans and Pickup Trucks.

About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2017, the company sold 5.77 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.9 trillion yen. On April 1, 2017, the company embarked on Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, a six-year plan targeting a 30% increase in annualized revenues to 16.5 trillion yen by the end of fiscal 2022, along with cumulative free cash flow of 2.5 trillion yen. As part of Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, the company plans to extend its leadership in electric vehicles, symbolized by the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi is today the world’s largest automotive partnership, with combined sales of more than 10.6 million vehicles in calendar year 2017.

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