Nissan Almera, Navara, Patrol And 3 More Recall R/2018/100: A Non-dessicated Passenger Airbag Inflator Was Used During Previous Recall To Replace This…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 27,623
- vehicles in the UK
- PG8BA / PS8B0
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Almera, Navara, Patrol and 3 more vehicles built between 4 January 2004 and 24 December 2012. In 2013 Nissan announced a Recall campaign to replace Takata SPI front passenger airbag inflators. The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag inflator with a new dessicated type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In 2013 Nissan announced a Recall campaign to replace Takata SPI front passenger airbag inflators. A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used for the replacement. Although there have been no known incidents associated with inflators of this type Nissan has decided to replace all inflators previously repaired with a non-dessicated inflator to a new dessicated version.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A NON-DESSICATED PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR WAS USED DURING PREVIOUS RECALL TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT Defect: In 2013 Nissan announced a Recall campaign to replace Takata SPI front passenger airbag inflators. A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used for the replacement. Although there have been no known incidents associated with inflators of this type Nissan has decided to replace all inflators previously repaired with a non-dessicated inflator to a new dessicated version. Remedy: Replace the front passenger airbag inflator with a new dessicated type.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag inflator with a new dessicated type.
Are You Affected?
Almera, Navara, Patrol and 3 more built between 4 January 2004 and 24 December 2012 may be included. Nissan estimates 27,623 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.
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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 PG8BA / PS8B0 or the DVSA reference R/2018/100. 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/2018/162 on 5 Jul 2018, for incorrect software configuration in combi meter fitted to PREM3 variant vehicles. The one launched after it was R/2018/233 on 5 Sep 2018, for internal ignition switch spring may have been manufactured with a surface defect. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/100, launched 17 August 2018. 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.