Nissan Almera, X-Trail Recall R/2004/089: Possibility That The Sprocket Bolt At The Rear Side Of The Camshaft Could Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jun 2004
- Launched
- 3,001
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/089
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Almera, X-Trail vehicles built between 1 July 1999 and 1 December 2002. The timing chain tensioner may become defective which can result in the timing chain jamming. The dealer will replace the camshaft chain guide and tensioner. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The timing chain tensioner may become defective which can result in the timing chain jamming. Should this occur the engine may stall or fail to start. The condition may also result in the camshaft turning in a non-uniform fashion which could lead to the failure of the vacuum pump drive and a reduction in braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT THE SPROCKET BOLT AT THE REAR SIDE OF THE CAMSHAFT COULD BREAK Defect: The timing chain tensioner may become defective which can result in the timing chain jamming. Should this occur the engine may stall or fail to start. The condition may also result in the camshaft turning in a non-uniform fashion which could lead to the failure of the vacuum pump drive and a reduction in braking assistance. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the camshaft chain guide and tensioner replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the timing chain jamming.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the camshaft chain guide and tensioner.
Are You Affected?
Almera, X-Trail built between 1 July 1999 and 1 December 2002 may be included. Nissan estimates 3,001 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/2004/089. 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?.
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This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2003/170 on 8 Dec 2003, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2004/157 on 28 Oct 2004, for tightness of steering wheel mounting may not conform with nissan standards. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/089, launched 23 June 2004. 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.