Nissan Micra Recall R/2003/048: Drivers Seat Walk-in Device Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Mar 2003
- Launched
- 3,961
- vehicles in the UK
- pg302
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Micra vehicles built between 1 December 2002 and 28 February 2003. A concern has been identified with the driver's seat walk-in device. The dealer will fit a modified component to the walk-in device mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A concern has been identified with the driver's seat walk-in device. If ignored it may cause unintended movement of the seat whilst driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVERS SEAT WALK-IN DEVICE CONCERN Defect: A concern has been identified with the driver's seat walk-in device. If ignored it may cause unintended movement of the seat whilst driving. Remedy: Fit a modified component to the walk-in device mechanism.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause unintended movement of the seat whilst driving.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified component to the walk-in device mechanism.
Are You Affected?
Micra built between 1 December 2002 and 28 February 2003 may be included. Nissan estimates 3,961 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 pg302 or the DVSA reference R/2003/048. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MicraIn certain vehicles should the driver s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature in the upper rail it may in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material | Low | R/2023/095 | |
| MicraThe masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect | Low | R/2019/349 | |
| MicraThe passenger air bag may develop a tear during deployment | Urgent | R/2019/312 | |
| MicraFront wheel hub may not be manufactured to correct specification | Book soon | R/2018/084 | |
| MicraIgnition switch wiring harness insecure | Urgent | R/2017/243 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2002/151 on 26 Nov 2002, for possible deflation of front left hand tyre. The one launched after it was R/2003/066 on 6 May 2003, for steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Micra recall history and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/048, launched 18 March 2003. 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.