Nissan Cabstar Recall R/2008/019: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jan 2008
- Launched
- 28
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/019
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Cabstar vehicles built between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007. The engine may stall as a result of the crank shaft position sensor wiring harness being incorrectly routed and possibly coming into contact with the blades of the cooling fan. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the wiring harness and re-route or replace the wiring harness as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine may stall as a result of the crank shaft position sensor wiring harness being incorrectly routed and possibly coming into contact with the blades of the cooling fan.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: The engine may stall as a result of the crank shaft position sensor wiring harness being incorrectly routed and possibly coming into contact with the blades of the cooling fan. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the wiring harness and re-route or replace the wiring harness as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may stall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the wiring harness and re-route or replace the wiring harness as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Cabstar built between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007 may be included. Nissan estimates 28 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/2008/019. 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 | |
| CabstarWheel bearing could fail | Book soon | R/2007/065 | |
| 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/2007/065 on 29 May 2007, for wheel bearing could fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/060 on 23 Jun 2008, for hazard lamps may not operate on attached trailers. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/019, launched 7 January 2008. 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.