Nissan Cabstar Recall R/2002/023: Propshaft Bearings Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Apr 2002
- Launched
- 1,473
- vehicles in the UK
- pv204
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Cabstar vehicles built between 1 March 2000 and 30 June 2001. Premature wear of the propshaft universal joint bearings may lead to noise vibration and eventual loss of drive. The dealer will fit a new propshaft which has improved bearings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Premature wear of the propshaft universal joint bearings may lead to noise vibration and eventual loss of drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PROPSHAFT BEARINGS CONCERN. Defect: Premature wear of the propshaft universal joint bearings may lead to noise vibration and eventual loss of drive. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a new propshaft which has improved bearings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to noise vibration and eventual loss of drive.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a new propshaft which has improved bearings.
Are You Affected?
Cabstar built between 1 March 2000 and 30 June 2001 may be included. Nissan estimates 1,473 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 campaign code pv204 or the DVSA reference R/2002/023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CabstarIncorrect body width could restric rear visabiity | Low | R/2017/101 | |
| CabstarPossible loss of steering function | Urgent | R/2009/135 | |
| CabstarEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2008/019 | |
| CabstarWheel bearing could fail | Book soon | R/2007/065 | |
| CabstarSeat anchorage may not be secure | Low | R/2007/064 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2002/022 on 9 Apr 2002, for parking brake concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/039 on 27 May 2002, for brake pipe may leak. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/023, launched 9 April 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.