Nissan Primera recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Nissan Primera from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Engine sensors may cause stalling or prevent restart

    Reported December 8, 2003Model years 1999–2002DVSA recall R/2003/170447,324 vehicles affected

    A fault with the engine angle and position sensors could cause the engine to stall or prevent it from restarting. The sensors will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY STALL
    Defect
    A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors.

  2. Front left tyre may deflate

    Reported November 26, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/1515,516 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing conveyor may have damaged the front left tyre, which could deflate in extreme cases. The tyre will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE DEFLATION OF FRONT LEFT HAND TYRE
    Defect
    A conveyor used during vehicle manufacturing may have damaged the front left hand tyre. In extreme cases the damage could lead to possible deflation of the affected tyre.
    Remedy
    Examine tyre for damage and replace where necessary.

  3. Engine position sensor may fail and stall engine

    Reported January 29, 2002Model years 2000–2001DVSA recall R/2001/15480,910 vehicles affected

    An internal failure of the crankshaft and camshaft position sensor may cause the engine to stall and not restart. The sensor will be replaced with a quality-assured part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY STALL
    Defect
    A concern has been identified affecting 1.5 1.6 and 1.8 petrol engine crankshaft and camshaft position sensors (a common part). An internal failure of the component may cause the engine to stall and not restart.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement crankshaft and camshaft position sensor.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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