Vehicle recall R/2002/151

Nissan Primera and Nissan Almera recall: Possible deflation of front left hand tyre

DVSA recall R/2002/151 names the Nissan Primera and Nissan Almera. It was launched 26 November 2002. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2002/151
Launched: 26 November 2002
Issued by: Nissan Motor (GB) Limited
Manufacturer reference: pg203
Vehicles: DVSA lists 2,758 on each model line

What can go wrong

A conveyor used during vehicle manufacturing may have damaged the front left hand tyre. In extreme cases the damage could lead to possible deflation of the affected tyre.

The fix

Examine tyre for damage and replace where necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 2,758. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Nissan Almera	not recorded	2,758
Nissan Primera	not recorded	2,758

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2003/052 Rear side seat belt outer buckle may break 29 May 2003, Nissan Almera
R/2001/155 Parking brake may self release 25 February 2002, Nissan Almera
R/2001/154 Engine may stall 29 January 2002, Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera
R/2003/170 Engine may stall 8 December 2003, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera, Nissan X-Trail
R/2004/089 Possibility that the sprocket bolt at the rear side of the camshaft could break 23 June 2004, Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera
R/2000/115 Side air bag may not deploy 1 December 2000, Nissan Almera

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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