B1054

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2011 NISSAN ARMADA

The vehicle airbag light is flashing on the dash. The dealership found an error code 'B1054' which indicates a driver airbag module problem. Service department cleared the code but it has since returned. Repair has not been performed but service notes indicate a possible clock spring/spiral cable replacement. This a $900 part + $400 labor fees the consumer is left to pay for a safety feature that is supposed to come with the vehicle.
AIR BAGS,

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2007 NISSAN FRONTIER with 134000. miles

About 10000 miles ago airbag light started continuously blinking with a possible B1054 computer code. $1300 repair!
AIR BAGS,

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2007 NISSAN XTERRA with 70300.0 miles

The airbag lite began flashing on the dashboard. Took vehicle to the dealership and the only fix action was to begin replacing parts that Nissan recommended until it was fixed. No exact fix was given only the following: visually check wiring harness for connection and damage. All ok. Next step in procedure is to replace driver's airbag module. Subsequent procedures are to replace spiral cable, then diagnostic unit, and related harness. These are all costly steps and the parts being replaced may not be bad. The dealership couldn't determine exactly which portion was failing. In conclusion: the fix action was being replacing parts (extremely costly) until the problem is fixed. Computer code: B1054 (driver airbag module open).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER AIR BAGS AIR BAGS

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2006 BMW X3 with 172000. miles

Faulty clock spring Bmw airbag light on horn doesn't work Bmw steering wheel buttons don't work, paddle shifter not working, fault code: driver squib circuit open or high resistance, code B1049 and B1054.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, AIR BAGS UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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2006 NISSAN MURANO with 52900.0 miles

Upon starting the vehicle it was noticed the airbag light was flashing on the console. On 12/8/2010 contacted Nissan dealership, wright automotive - wexford, pa, and service agent advised the earliest they could see the vehicle was12/13/2010 and that the airbag would not deploy while the airbag light was flashing. Upon taking vehicle to dealership service agent advised he has not seen this issue in the 2 years he's been at the dealership and advised there is no recall or known tsb. Service order indicated a code of B1054 which means 'drivers side air bag open'. Thus, they recommended 'replace spiral cable' for a total cost of $371.88. I paid $69.95 diagnostic fee, $197 spiral cable, and $18.69 tax and pending payment of $104.93 labor cost to replace part. Upon researching this issue on the web the following was uncovered: several Murano owners, crossing model years, have experienced the same issue and two suggested solutions. The first solution states to perform a reset by turning the vehicle from 'off' to 'on' three times while counting to 5 during the 'off' time. This solution worked for several owners. The second solution identified by one owner said replacement of the 'seat belt pre tensioner', which was supposedly covered under a recall for a 2005 Murano, solved the identified issue. We choose to perform a self 'reset' on 12/13/2010 which was subsequent to dealership analysis payment of $266.95 (diagnostic fee and special part order). Upon discussing the 'reset' with Nissan service agent, he suggested either return special order part and pay restocking fee or keep the part since he believes the light will begin flashing again. Since performing the 'reset' the flashing airbag light has not returned. Nissan needs to determine if this is a safety concern and issue a recall or if this is not a safety issue then Nissan should document a tsb solution.
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AIR BAGS UNKNOWN OR OTHER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL