Nissan Primastar Recall R/2009/102: Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Detach From Seat Frame, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Nov 2009
- Launched
- 129
- vehicles in the UK
- PN9A3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Primastar vehicles built between 20 December 2002 and 12 March 2008. The rear seat belt buckle retaining bolt may become loose resulting in buckle becoming detached. The dealer will check and refit retorque and lock bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear seat belt buckle retaining bolt may become loose resulting in buckle becoming detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY DETACH FROM SEAT FRAME. Defect: The rear seat belt buckle retaining bolt may become loose resulting in buckle becoming detached Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check and refit retorque and lock bolt.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in buckle becoming detached.
The Fix
The dealer will check and refit retorque and lock bolt.
Are You Affected?
Primastar built between 20 December 2002 and 12 March 2008 may be included. Nissan estimates 129 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 campaign code PN9A3 or the DVSA reference R/2009/102. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrimastarPrimastar X82 tyre configuration | Book soon | R/2026/023 | |
| PrimastarSteering wheel may break/detach and cause loss of steering | Urgent | R/2016/185 | |
| PrimastarHandbrake may fail | Low | R/2010/231 | |
| PrimastarSuspension turret may fail | Book soon | R/2010/075 | |
| PrimastarPossible failure of parking brake | Urgent | R/2008/170 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2009/054 on 15 Jun 2009, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2009/106 on 23 Nov 2009, for loss of steering. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/102, launched 9 November 2009. 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.