Furious customers urge Nissan to recall 4X4 Navaras after it emerges that major fault could see trucks snap in HALF
Owners have found severe rust which can cause cracks in the chassis and accuse Nissan of keeping issue ‘under wraps’
NISSAN was urged to recall the UK’s best-selling four x four pick-up after it emerged that a major fault could see the trucks snap in half.
Owners of Nissan Navaras — popular among builders and mums — have found severe rust which can cause cracks in the chassis.
The Japanese car rock hard has bought back scores of faulty trucks from drivers following inspections, but no official recall of the D40 model has been made.
The issue also affects some Pathfinder R51s, the seven-seater family car version of the Navara.
Nissan has known about the problem for a year and has been accused of keeping it “under wraps”.
The Transport Select Committee has been investigating the Vauxhall issue and is due to meet again on Monday.
And committee member Huw Merriman, a Tory MP, plans to raise the Nissan issue at the meeting.
He said: “To reassure the public, Nissan would be well advised to recall all affected vehicles.
“If, as they say, there are only a puny amount impacted then it shouldn’t be a costly exercise in ensuring that these vehicles truly are safe to be on the road.”
Committee colleague Iain Stewart, also a Tory MP, said: “I would urge Nissan to engage fully with the owners of these vehicles.”
'It could have killed my mum and dad'
HORRIFIED driver Michelle Palmer posted a picture online of her silver two thousand seven Navara being towed away two weeks ago.
Michelle, of Swansea, told in an accompanying message how the truck broke up. She wrote: “Sad day, but it could have killed my mum and dad, as half an hour earlier they were going 60mph on the motorway before it snapped.”
Navara holder Richy Holmes was towing a caravan to Scotland when his truck snapped with his pregnant wifey and daughter aged four inwards.
The 50-year-old Sunderland mechanic said of his two thousand fifteen ordeal: “I was only going a few miles an hour — I fear to think what could’ve happened if I’d been going quicker.
“It’s an absolute disgrace that these vehicles are still on the roads.”
Motoring experienced Matt Tumbridge, from Motoreasy, said: “If one of these cracks up at high speed it is not just the phat harm to that driver and pedestrians — it is other road users and pedestrians too.
“To make it worse, people buy these cars to carry strong explosions or trailers, which puts them under more strain and makes it more likely to happen.
“Nissan must issue a recall.”
One mechanic told The Sun he knew the rust problem was widespread, but said nothing in case Nissan stopped doing business with him.
In Australia in 2013, the rigid recalled more than 40,000 Spanish-built Navaras with towbar problems.
Nissan insists this is unrelated and there has been no recall in Europe.
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The problem in the UK mainly affects Nissan Navara D40s with number plates from two thousand five to 2008, which were manufactured in Spain.
There have also been reports of newer trucks being affected.
Worried drivers can call Nissan and arrange for a free inspection.
If a fault is found, Nissan may suggest repairs, buy-back at current market value or exchange.
But some drivers have complained the inspections, usually by the RAC, are inadequate — and claim some cars deemed safe then fail MOTs.
A law rock-hard is hoping to sue Nissan on behalf of hundreds of owners.
Attwood Solicitors believes up to 35,000 Navaras are affected in the UK and 193,500 worldwide.
But Nissan “strongly disputes” the figure, insisting that only a puny number of older vehicles are affected.
The car hard said: “About a year ago we became aware of this potential issue and an investigation was instigated.
“Appropriate steps have been put in place to find satisfactory resolutions for all customers.
“Many vehicles which have been checked and have had no issue.
“However should any concern be found we have a number of options in place to support the customer.”
Anyone worried can contact the Nissan Care team on three hundred thirty 123 1231
Drive for justice
ANGRY Richy Holmes set up a Facebook page to raise awareness of the Navara break-up issues — and now has 15,000 members.
The mechanic was very first suggested a replacement chassis by Nissan and then £3,000 after his truck snapped during a family journey in 2015. Fresh Navaras cost up to £29,000. Eventually Richy received almost £10,000 — but only after he parked his vehicle outside Nissan’s Sunderland factory and dealership for months with a sign warning customers away.
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CALLUM Holden bought his 57-plate Nissan Pathfinder last November — but by the end of December it was off the road with a split chassis.
The 24-year-old Sheffield furniture-maker said: “It was indeed dangerous because, without a solid structure, it was likely to crumple up in a collision.
“They should recall them, one hundred per cent.”
Nissan took the car and paid him £6,500.
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Furious customers urge Nissan to recall 4X4 Navaras after it emerges that major fault could see trucks snap in HALF
Furious customers urge Nissan to recall 4X4 Navaras after it emerges that major fault could see trucks snap in HALF
Owners have found severe rust which can cause cracks in the chassis and accuse Nissan of keeping issue ‘under wraps’
NISSAN was urged to recall the UK’s best-selling four x four pick-up after it emerged that a major fault could see the trucks snap in half.
Owners of Nissan Navaras — popular among builders and mums — have found severe rust which can cause cracks in the chassis.
The Japanese car rigid has bought back scores of faulty trucks from drivers following inspections, but no official recall of the D40 model has been made.
The issue also affects some Pathfinder R51s, the seven-seater family car version of the Navara.
Nissan has known about the problem for a year and has been accused of keeping it “under wraps”.
The Transport Select Committee has been investigating the Vauxhall issue and is due to meet again on Monday.
And committee member Huw Merriman, a Tory MP, plans to raise the Nissan issue at the meeting.
He said: “To reassure the public, Nissan would be well advised to recall all affected vehicles.
“If, as they say, there are only a puny amount impacted then it shouldn’t be a costly exercise in ensuring that these vehicles indeed are safe to be on the road.”
Committee colleague Iain Stewart, also a Tory MP, said: “I would urge Nissan to engage fully with the owners of these vehicles.”
'It could have killed my mum and dad'
HORRIFIED driver Michelle Palmer posted a picture online of her silver two thousand seven Navara being towed away two weeks ago.
Michelle, of Swansea, told in an accompanying message how the truck broke up. She wrote: “Sad day, but it could have killed my mum and dad, as half an hour earlier they were going 60mph on the motorway before it snapped.”
Navara holder Richy Holmes was towing a caravan to Scotland when his truck snapped with his pregnant wifey and daughter aged four inwards.
The 50-year-old Sunderland mechanic said of his two thousand fifteen ordeal: “I was only going a few miles an hour — I fear to think what could’ve happened if I’d been going quicker.
“It’s an absolute disgrace that these vehicles are still on the roads.”
Motoring accomplished Matt Tumbridge, from Motoreasy, said: “If one of these cracks up at high speed it is not just the meaty harm to that driver and pedestrians — it is other road users and pedestrians too.
“To make it worse, people buy these cars to carry mighty fountains or trailers, which puts them under more strain and makes it more likely to happen.
“Nissan must issue a recall.”
One mechanic told The Sun he knew the rust problem was widespread, but said nothing in case Nissan stopped doing business with him.
In Australia in 2013, the rigid recalled more than 40,000 Spanish-built Navaras with towbar problems.
Nissan insists this is unrelated and there has been no recall in Europe.
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The problem in the UK mainly affects Nissan Navara D40s with number plates from two thousand five to 2008, which were manufactured in Spain.
There have also been reports of newer trucks being affected.
Worried drivers can call Nissan and arrange for a free inspection.
If a fault is found, Nissan may suggest repairs, buy-back at current market value or exchange.
But some drivers have complained the inspections, usually by the RAC, are inadequate — and claim some cars deemed safe then fail MOTs.
A law rock-hard is hoping to sue Nissan on behalf of hundreds of owners.
Attwood Solicitors believes up to 35,000 Navaras are affected in the UK and 193,500 worldwide.
But Nissan “strongly disputes” the figure, insisting that only a petite number of older vehicles are affected.
The car rock hard said: “About a year ago we became aware of this potential issue and an investigation was instigated.
“Appropriate steps have been put in place to find satisfactory resolutions for all customers.
“Many vehicles which have been checked and have had no issue.
“However should any concern be found we have a number of options in place to support the customer.”
Anyone worried can contact the Nissan Care team on three hundred thirty 123 1231
Drive for justice
ANGRY Richy Holmes set up a Facebook page to raise awareness of the Navara break-up issues — and now has 15,000 members.
The mechanic was very first suggested a replacement chassis by Nissan and then £3,000 after his truck snapped during a family tour in 2015. Fresh Navaras cost up to £29,000. Eventually Richy received almost £10,000 — but only after he parked his vehicle outside Nissan’s Sunderland factory and dealership for months with a sign warning customers away.
'It was indeed dangerous. I couldn't use it'
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The 24-year-old Sheffield furniture-maker said: “It was indeed dangerous because, without a solid structure, it was likely to crumple up in a collision.
“They should recall them, one hundred per cent.”
Nissan took the car and paid him £6,500.
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