Nissan Cabstar Recall R/2007/065: Wheel Bearing Could Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 29 May 2007
- Launched
- 184
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/065
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Cabstar vehicles. A rear wheel bearing may have been overtightened at the factory. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the rear wheel bearings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A rear wheel bearing may have been overtightened at the factory. If ignored this condition could result in reduced bearing life and ultimately the bearings could fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL Defect: There is a possibility that a rear wheel bearing may have been overtightened at the factory. If ignored this condition could result in reduced bearing life and ultimately the bearings could fail. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear wheel bearings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in reduced bearing life and ultimately the bearings could fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the rear wheel bearings.
Are You Affected?
Cabstar may be included. Nissan estimates 184 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/2007/065. 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 | |
| CabstarSeat anchorage may not be secure | Low | R/2007/064 | |
| CabstarExcessive wear of vacuum pump drive gear | Urgent | R/2004/208 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2007/064 on 16 May 2007, for seat anchorage may not be secure. The one launched after it was R/2008/019 on 7 Jan 2008, for engine may stall. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/065, launched 29 May 2007. 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.