Nissan Terrano Recall R/2000/028: The Brake System Lsv Pilot Tube May Chafe On The Vehicle Floorpan, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jul 2000
- Launched
- 4,905
- vehicles in the UK
- PS001
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Terrano vehicles built between 1 January 1995 and 31 July 1997. The brake system LSV pilot tube may chafe on the vehicle floorpan. The dealer will check LSV pilot tubes for chafing and either reposition or replace pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake system LSV pilot tube may chafe on the vehicle floorpan. Over time the wall thickness may reduce and allow fluid leakage resulting in reduced brake efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE SYSTEM LSV PILOT TUBE MAY CHAFE ON THE VEHICLE FLOORPAN Defect: The brake system LSV pilot tube may chafe on the vehicle floorpan. Over time the wall thickness may reduce and allow fluid leakage resulting in reduced brake efficiency. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check LSV pilot tubes for chafing and either reposition or replace pipes.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in reduced brake efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will check LSV pilot tubes for chafing and either reposition or replace pipes.
Are You Affected?
Terrano built between 1 January 1995 and 31 July 1997 may be included. Nissan estimates 4,905 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 PS001 or the DVSA reference R/2000/028. 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, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreA non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component | Urgent | R/2018/100 | |
| Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreReplace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall R/2015/093 | Urgent | R/2017/279 | |
| Almera, Almera Tino, Navara, Patrol and 2 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/093 | |
| Almera, Almera Tino, Navara, Patrol and 2 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2013/050 | |
| TerranoBrake pipe may leak | Urgent | R/2002/039 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/1995/063 on 12 Oct 1995, for brake hoses may chafe. The one launched after it was R/2000/115 on 1 Dec 2000, for side air bag may not deploy. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/028, launched 19 July 2000. 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.