Nissan Navara, Pathfinder Recall R/2005/170: Propshaft May Detach From Vehicle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2005
- Launched
- 5,107
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/170
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Navara, Pathfinder vehicles built between 1 February 2005 and 30 September 2005. Insufficient torque may have been applied to the propshaft securing bolts during production and this could lead to vibration. The dealer will replace will be recalled and inspected if necessary the propshaft securing bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Insufficient torque may have been applied to the propshaft securing bolts during production and this could lead to vibration. If the concern is not rectified the propshaft may detach from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PROPSHAFT MAY DETACH FROM VEHICLE Defect: Insufficient torque may have been applied to the propshaft securing bolts during production and this could lead to vibration. If the concern is not rectified the propshaft may detach from the vehicle. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled and inspected if necessary the propshaft securing bolts will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: propshaft may detach from vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace will be recalled and inspected if necessary the propshaft securing bolts.
Are You Affected?
Navara, Pathfinder built between 1 February 2005 and 30 September 2005 may be included. Nissan estimates 5,107 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/2005/170. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NavaraOn affected vehicles the manufacturer will increase the maximum target efficiency of the SCR system in online dosing mode to further improve the emissions of the vehicle | Low | R/2023/194 | |
| Juke, Navara, Note, Pulsar and 1 morePossible reduced retention force of the rear door child lock switch | Book soon | R/2020/220 | |
| PathfinderPassenger air bag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2020/004 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2005/089 on 30 Jun 2005, for engine hood may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2006/032 on 23 Feb 2006, for steering control may be lost. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/170, launched 2 December 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.