Nissan Almera, Almera Tino, Navara And 3 More Recall R/2013/050: Passenger Side Airbag May Fail To Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Apr 2013
- Launched
- 59,008
- vehicles in the UK
- PG3B7 / PS3B2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Almera, Almera Tino, Navara and 3 more vehicles built between 19 February 2001 and 28 November 2006. The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant and the possibility of a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant and the possibility of a fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.
Are You Affected?
Almera, Almera Tino, Navara and 3 more built between 19 February 2001 and 28 November 2006 may be included. Nissan estimates 59,008 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 PG3B7 / PS3B2 or the DVSA reference R/2013/050. 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?.
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This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2013/019 on 25 Feb 2013, for airbag may release high temperature gases. The one launched after it was R/2013/060 on 16 May 2013, for braking performance may be affected. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2013 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/050, launched 22 April 2013. 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.