Nissan Navara, Pathfinder Recall R/2013/128: Ball Joint May Disconnect, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Nov 2013
- Launched
- 471
- vehicles in the UK
- PS3B5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Navara, Pathfinder vehicles built between 29 August 2013 and 27 September 2013. The front lower suspension/steering ball joint retaining ring may not have been manufactured to specification. The dealer will check and if required replace the lower link ball joint. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front lower suspension/steering ball joint retaining ring may not have been manufactured to specification. This could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the ball joint from its housing. This can then cause loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BALL JOINT MAY DISCONNECT Defect: The front lower suspension/steering ball joint retaining ring may not have been manufactured to specification. This could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the ball joint from its housing. This can then cause loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the lower link ball joint.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: ball joint may disconnect.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if required replace the lower link ball joint.
Are You Affected?
Navara, Pathfinder built between 29 August 2013 and 27 September 2013 may be included. Nissan estimates 471 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 PS3B5 or the DVSA reference R/2013/128. 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/2013/109 on 4 Nov 2013, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2013/144 on 6 Jan 2014, for seat belts may not perform as expected. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/128, launched 25 November 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.