Nissan Almera, Tino Recall R/2003/052: Rear Side Seat Belt Outer Buckle May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 May 2003
- Launched
- 16,350
- vehicles in the UK
- ps301
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Almera, Tino vehicles built between 1 May 2000 and 31 December 2002. The rear side seatbelt outer buckle may be of a material which has been incorrectly treated. The dealer will replace buckle with modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear side seatbelt outer buckle may be of a material which has been incorrectly treated. The buckle may break in service. The seat belt would no longer offer a restraining facility.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SIDE SEAT BELT OUTER BUCKLE MAY BREAK Defect: The rear side seatbelt outer buckle may be of a material which has been incorrectly treated. The buckle may break in service. The seat belt would no longer offer a restraining facility Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace buckle with modified type
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear side seat belt outer buckle may break.
The Fix
The dealer will replace buckle with modified type.
Are You Affected?
Almera, Tino built between 1 May 2000 and 31 December 2002 may be included. Nissan estimates 16,350 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 ps301 or the DVSA reference R/2003/052. 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/2003/049 on 7 May 2003, for rear brakes may lock under light braking. The one launched after it was R/2003/170 on 8 Dec 2003, for engine may stall. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/052, launched 29 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.