Nissan Navara, Pathfinder Recall R/2012/036: Driver Seat Fault, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Apr 2012
- Launched
- 29,866
- vehicles in the UK
- PS2B1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Navara, Pathfinder vehicles built between 1 November 2004 and 5 November 2009. The Drivers power seat harness may become trapped between the metal seat bracket and the seat lifter Mechanism. The dealer will inspect the driver's power seat harness for correct installation rectify if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Drivers power seat harness may become trapped between the metal seat bracket and the seat lifter Mechanism. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition damage to the harness may occur and this can result in loss of operation of the driver's power seat. In extreme circumstances unexpected self-operation of the driver's power seat base may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVER SEAT FAULT Defect: The Drivers power seat harness may become trapped between the metal seat bracket and the seat lifter Mechanism. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition damage to the harness may occur and this can result in loss of operation of the driver's power seat. In extreme circumstances unexpected self-operation of the driver's power seat base may occur. Remedy: Inspection of the driver's power seat harness for correct installation rectify if necessary. If the harness is damaged it will be replaced with new.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of operation of the driver's power seat.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the driver's power seat harness for correct installation rectify if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Navara, Pathfinder built between 1 November 2004 and 5 November 2009 may be included. Nissan estimates 29,866 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 PS2B1 or the DVSA reference R/2012/036. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NavaraOn affected vehicles the manufacturer will increase the maximum target efficiency of the SCR system in online dosing mode to further improve the emissions of the vehicle | Low | R/2023/194 | |
| Juke, Navara, Note, Pulsar and 1 morePossible reduced retention force of the rear door child lock switch | Book soon | R/2020/220 | |
| PathfinderPassenger air bag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2020/004 | |
| 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/2011/166 on 23 Jan 2012, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2012/024 on 3 Apr 2012, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/036, launched 2 April 2012. 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.