Nissan Primera Recall R/1995/063: Brake Hoses May Chafe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Oct 1995
- Launched
- 74,000
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/063
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Primera vehicles built between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1994. Under certain circumstances a front flexible brake hose may split leading to fluid loss and reduced brake performance. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of modified front brake hoses. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain circumstances a front flexible brake hose may split leading to fluid loss and reduced brake performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE HOSES MAY CHAFE Defect: Under certain circumstances a front flexible brake hose may split leading to fluid loss and reduced brake performance. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of modified front brake hoses.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to fluid loss and reduced brake performance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of modified front brake hoses.
Are You Affected?
Primera built between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1994 may be included. Nissan estimates 74,000 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 DVSA reference R/1995/063. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almera, Primera, Tino, X-TrailEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2003/170 | |
| Almera, PrimeraPossible deflation of front left hand tyre | Book soon | R/2002/151 | |
| Almera, PrimeraEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2001/154 | |
| JukeA potential concern affecting the HEVC (Hybrid Electric Vehicle Control) module software has been identified which may cause a module reset of affected vehicles. Simultaneous pressing of brake and accelerator could cause engine stumble or stall | Urgent | R/2023/096 | |
| NV400The right hand rear brake caliper could fail during an activation of the parking brake | Urgent | R/2021/278 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/1994/068 on 30 Nov 1994, for cracking of floor adjacent to handbrake mounting points. The one launched after it was R/2000/028 on 19 Jul 2000, for the brake system lsv pilot tube may chafe on the vehicle floorpan. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/063, launched 12 October 1995. 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.