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Nissan Cube recalled over a steering defect

Steering or suspension

For affected vehicles the Driver's Airbag module may have been incorrectly assembled during production. In this condition the driver’s airbag inflator module may detach from the steering wheel.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Cube

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 10/10/2008 – 25/09/2010
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • R26A1

What to do now

The defect affects steering or suspension, which could make the vehicle hard to control.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. A failure in steering or suspension can lead to loss of control.

Repairs and costs

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.

If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/164). Quoted as issued.

Summary

For affected vehicles the Driver's Airbag module may have been incorrectly assembled during production. In this condition the driver’s airbag inflator module may detach from the steering wheel.

Defect

For affected vehicles the Driver's Airbag module may have been incorrectly assembled during production. In this condition the driver’s airbag inflator module may detach from the steering wheel.

Remedy

Check and replace driver airbag if necessary.

Models

Cube

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Nissan Cube being recalled?

The defect affects steering or suspension, which could make the vehicle hard to control. A failure in steering or suspension can lead to loss of control.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

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