Nissan Cabstar Recall R/2003/049: Rear Brakes May Lock Under Light Braking, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 May 2003
- Launched
- 1,796
- vehicles in the UK
- pv301
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Cabstar vehicles built between 1 September 2001 and 17 March 2003. In cold damp conditions the rear brake linings may swell and under light braking effort lock the rear wheels. The dealer will fit improved specification brake linings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In cold damp conditions the rear brake linings may swell and under light braking effort lock the rear wheels. This can adversely affect the vehicle's handling.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR BRAKES MAY LOCK UNDER LIGHT BRAKING Defect: In cold damp conditions the rear brake linings may swell and under light braking effort lock the rear wheels. This can adversely affect the vehicle's handling. Remedy: Fit improved specification brake linings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear brakes may lock under light braking.
The Fix
The dealer will fit improved specification brake linings.
Are You Affected?
Cabstar built between 1 September 2001 and 17 March 2003 may be included. Nissan estimates 1,796 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 pv301 or the DVSA reference R/2003/049. 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/2003/066 on 6 May 2003, for steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen. The one launched after it was R/2003/052 on 29 May 2003, for rear side seat belt outer buckle may break. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/049, launched 7 May 2003. 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.