Nissan Cabstar Recall R/2004/208: Excessive Wear Of Vacuum Pump Drive Gear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jan 2005
- Launched
- 105
- vehicles in the UK
- pv403
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Cabstar vehicles built between 8 December 2002 and 6 December 2003. A concern has been identified with the vacuum pump drive gear which could wear excessively due to insufficient surface hardness. The dealer will replace will be recalled at which time the vacuum pump drive gear. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A concern has been identified with the vacuum pump drive gear which could wear excessively due to insufficient surface hardness. If the condition is ignored gear wear could cause the pump to cease operating which results in the loss of brake assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EXCESSIVE WEAR OF VACUUM PUMP DRIVE GEAR Defect: A concern has been identified with the vacuum pump drive gear which could wear excessively due to insufficient surface hardness. If the condition is ignored gear wear could cause the pump to cease operating which results in the loss of brake assistance. Remedy: Subject vehicles will be recalled at which time the vacuum pump drive gear will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the pump to cease operating which results in the loss of brake assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace will be recalled at which time the vacuum pump drive gear.
Are You Affected?
Cabstar built between 8 December 2002 and 6 December 2003 may be included. Nissan estimates 105 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 pv403 or the DVSA reference R/2004/208. 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/2004/179 on 1 Dec 2004, for the front lower portion of the seat cover can become detached. The one launched after it was R/2004/171 on 24 Feb 2005, for door may open during driving. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/208, launched 18 January 2005. 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.