Nissan Almera, Primera Recall R/2001/154: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Jan 2002
- Launched
- 40,455
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2001/154
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Almera, Primera vehicles built between 1 March 2000 and 31 July 2001. A concern has been identified affecting 1.5 1.6 and 1.8 petrol engine crankshaft and camshaft position sensors (a common part). The dealer will fit a quality assured replacement crankshaft and camshaft position sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to stall and not restart.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a quality assured replacement crankshaft and camshaft position sensor.
Are You Affected?
Almera, Primera built between 1 March 2000 and 31 July 2001 may be included. Nissan estimates 40,455 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Nissan, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
- Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2001/154. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreA non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component | Urgent | R/2018/100 | |
| Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreReplace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall R/2015/093 | Urgent | R/2017/279 | |
| Almera, Almera Tino, Navara, Patrol and 2 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/093 | |
| Almera, Almera Tino, Navara, Patrol and 2 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2013/050 | |
| Almera, TinoThe front lower portion of the seat cover can become detached | Low | R/2004/179 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2000/115 on 1 Dec 2000, for side air bag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2001/155 on 25 Feb 2002, for parking brake may self release. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/154, launched 29 January 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.