Nissan Navara, Pathfinder Recall R/2013/144: Seat Belts May Not Perform As Expected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Jan 2014
- Launched
- 310
- vehicles in the UK
- PS3B6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Navara, Pathfinder vehicles built between 20 August 2013 and 30 September 2013. Incorrect installation of the front seat belts has occurred where the position of the left hand side and right hand side seat belts may have been swapped. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the front seat belts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect installation of the front seat belts has occurred where the position of the left hand side and right hand side seat belts may have been swapped. This incorrect installation affects homologation regulation and may potentially affect restraint performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED Defect: Incorrect installation of the front seat belts has occurred where the position of the left hand side and right hand side seat belts may have been swapped. This incorrect installation affects homologation regulation and may potentially affect restraint performance. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the front seat belts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belts may not perform as expected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the front seat belts.
Are You Affected?
Navara, Pathfinder built between 20 August 2013 and 30 September 2013 may be included. Nissan estimates 310 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 PS3B6 or the DVSA reference R/2013/144. 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/2013/128 on 25 Nov 2013, for ball joint may disconnect. The one launched after it was R/2014/157 on 8 Dec 2014, for towbar may detach. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/144, launched 6 January 2014. 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.