Nissan Navara Recall R/2006/044: Rear Wheel Bearing May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 24 Apr 2006
- Launched
- 5,812
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/044
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Navara vehicles built between 1 May 2005 and 31 December 2005. A concern has been identified relating to the incorrect assembly of the rear axle. The dealer will check recalled vehicles and fitted with new halfshafts as required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A concern has been identified relating to the incorrect assembly of the rear axle. This may result in excessive wear of the wheel bearings which will lead to noise occurring from the rear axle. If this is not rectified the bearing may ultimately fail resulting in the assembly becoming detached from the axle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WHEEL BEARING MAY FAIL Defect: A concern has been identified relating to the incorrect assembly of the rear axle. This may result in excessive wear of the wheel bearings which will lead to noise occurring from the rear axle. If this is not rectified the bearing may ultimately fail resulting in the assembly becoming detached from the axle. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked and fitted with new halfshafts as required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in excessive wear of the wheel bearings which will lead to noise occurring from the rear axle.
The Fix
The dealer will check recalled vehicles and fitted with new halfshafts as required.
Are You Affected?
Navara built between 1 May 2005 and 31 December 2005 may be included. Nissan estimates 5,812 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/2006/044. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| NavaraStop lamp may not be functioning as expected | Book soon | R/2016/233 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2006/032 on 23 Feb 2006, for steering control may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2006/028 on 23 May 2006, for possible damage to fuel tank. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/044, launched 24 April 2006. 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.