Nissan Terrano Recall R/2002/039: Brake Pipe May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2002/039, campaign code ps201. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
27 May 2002
Launched
842
vehicles in the UK
ps201
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Nissan recalled Terrano vehicles built between 1 July 2001 and 31 March 2002. An interference can occur between the steering column and the brake pipe which supplies fluid to the rear brakes which may lead to brake pipe leakage. The dealer will reposition brake pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

An interference can occur between the steering column and the brake pipe which supplies fluid to the rear brakes which may lead to brake pipe leakage.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: BRAKE PIPE MAY LEAK Defect: An interference can occur between the steering column and the brake pipe which supplies fluid to the rear brakes which may lead to brake pipe leakage. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and reposition brake pipe.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to brake pipe leakage.

The Fix

The dealer will reposition brake pipe.

Are You Affected?

Terrano built between 1 July 2001 and 31 March 2002 may be included. Nissan estimates 842 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
  2. Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the campaign code ps201 or the DVSA reference R/2002/039. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreA non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this componentUrgentR/2018/100
Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreReplace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall R/2015/093UrgentR/2017/279
Almera, Almera Tino, Navara, Patrol and 2 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctlyUrgentR/2015/093
Almera, Almera Tino, Navara, Patrol and 2 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctlyUrgentR/2013/050
TerranoThe brake system lsv pilot tube may chafe on the vehicle floorpanUrgentR/2000/028

This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2002/023 on 9 Apr 2002, for propshaft bearings concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/070 on 15 Jul 2002, for front suspension concern. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2002/039, launched 27 May 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.