Nissan Interstar Recall R/2009/143: Seat May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Low

How serious

11 Jan 2010

Launched

271

vehicles in the UK

PN9A7

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Nissan recalled Interstar vehicles built between 22 February 2008 and 18 May 2009. There is the possibility in the event of an impact the potential insecurity of the front right hand seat base mounting may result in the seat detaching from the floor thus affecting occupant safety. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the right hand front seat base brackets welded to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

There is the possibility in the event of an impact the potential insecurity of the front right hand seat base mounting may result in the seat detaching from the floor thus affecting occupant safety.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SEAT MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that there is the possibility in the event of an impact the potential insecurity of the front right hand seat base mounting may result in the seat detaching from the floor thus affecting occupant safety. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the right hand front seat base brackets welded to the correct specification.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the seat detaching from the floor thus affecting occupant safety.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the right hand front seat base brackets welded to the correct specification.

Are You Affected?

Interstar built between 22 February 2008 and 18 May 2009 may be included. Nissan estimates 271 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
2. Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the campaign code PN9A7 or the DVSA reference R/2009/143. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2009/135 on 14 Dec 2009, for possible loss of steering function. The one launched after it was R/2009/144 on 11 Jan 2010, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2010.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2009/143, launched 11 January 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.