Nissan Almera Recall R/2001/155: Parking Brake May Self Release, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2002
- Launched
- 19,240
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2001/155
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Almera vehicles built between 1 December 2000 and 30 September 2001. The parking brake may not be able to be securely set due to misalignment of the ratchet and pawl teeth. The dealer will fit a quality assured replacement parking brake assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake may not be able to be securely set due to misalignment of the ratchet and pawl teeth. In the worst case the parking brake may self release.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE Defect: The parking brake may not be able to be securely set due to misalignment of the ratchet and pawl teeth. In the worst case the parking brake may self release. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement parking brake assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking brake may self release.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a quality assured replacement parking brake assembly.
Are You Affected?
Almera built between 1 December 2000 and 30 September 2001 may be included. Nissan estimates 19,240 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/2001/155. 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 | |
| Almera, TinoThe front lower portion of the seat cover can become detached | Low | R/2004/179 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2001/154 on 29 Jan 2002, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2002/022 on 9 Apr 2002, for parking brake concern. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/155, launched 25 February 2002. 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.