Nissan Cabstar Recall R/2017/101: Incorrect Body Width Could Restric Rear Visabiity, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 2,487
- vehicles in the UK
- PV7B0
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Cabstar vehicles built between 3 November 2011 and 1 March 2016. An an incorrect maximum permissible vehicle width was incorrectly defined on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) documentation. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehciles measure the width of vehicle and where necessary fit extended mirrors. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An an incorrect maximum permissible vehicle width was incorrectly defined on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) documentation. Due to this a customer installing a body conversion according to that defined on the COC may inadvertently fit a body width that could restrict the rear visibility.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT BODY WIDTH COULD RESTRIC REAR VISABIITY Defect: An an incorrect maximum permissible vehicle width was incorrectly defined on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) documentation. Due to this a customer installing a body conversion according to that defined on the COC may inadvertently fit a body width that could restrict the rear visibility. Remedy: On affected vehciles measure the width of vehicle and where necessary fit extended mirrors
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect body width could restric rear visabiity.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehciles measure the width of vehicle and where necessary fit extended mirrors.
Are You Affected?
Cabstar built between 3 November 2011 and 1 March 2016 may be included. Nissan estimates 2,487 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 PV7B0 or the DVSA reference R/2017/101. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CabstarPossible loss of steering function | Urgent | R/2009/135 | |
| CabstarEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2008/019 | |
| CabstarWheel bearing could fail | Book soon | R/2007/065 | |
| CabstarSeat anchorage may not be secure | Low | R/2007/064 | |
| CabstarExcessive wear of vacuum pump drive gear | Urgent | R/2004/208 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2016/273 on 19 Dec 2016, for wheels may lock if ABS is activated. The one launched after it was R/2017/039 on 26 Jun 2017, for airbag may fail. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/101, launched 22 March 2017. 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.