Nissan X-Trail Recall R/2008/060: Hazard Lamps May Not Operate On Attached Trailers, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Jun 2008
- Launched
- 4,309
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/060
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled X-Trail vehicles built between 1 March 2007 and 30 April 2008. If the vehicle's ignition switch is off and the hazard lights are on they will not illuminate on any trailer attached to the vehicle. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a sub-harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If the vehicle's ignition switch is off and the hazard lights are on they will not illuminate on any trailer attached to the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HAZARD LAMPS MAY NOT OPERATE ON ATTACHED TRAILERS Defect: It has been identified that if the vehicle's ignition switch is off and the hazard lights are on they will not illuminate on any trailer attached to the vehicle. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a sub-harness.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: hazard lamps may not operate on attached trailers.
The Fix
The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a sub-harness.
Are You Affected?
X-Trail built between 1 March 2007 and 30 April 2008 may be included. Nissan estimates 4,309 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/2008/060. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| X-TrailX-TRAIL T33 lithium ion battery | Urgent | R/2026/265 | |
| X-TrailXTRAIL (T33) intelligent speed assistance | Low | R/2025/052 | |
| X-TrailXTRAIL (T33) adaptive LED headlight | Book soon | R/2025/051 | |
| 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/2008/019 on 7 Jan 2008, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2008/061 on 23 Jun 2008, for potential loss of steering. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/060, launched 23 June 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.