Nissan Micra Recall R/2003/066: Steering Wheel Retaining Bolt May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 May 2003
- Launched
- 4,771
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/066
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Micra vehicles built between 1 November 2002 and 31 March 2003. The steering wheel retaining bolt may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The dealer will check the torque of the steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten where found necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering wheel retaining bolt may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If ignored it can potentially lead to a loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen. Defect: The steering wheel retaining bolt may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If ignored it can potentially lead to a loss of steering control. Remedy: Check the torque of the steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten where found necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a loss of steering control.
The Fix
The dealer will check the torque of the steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten where found necessary.
Are You Affected?
Micra built between 1 November 2002 and 31 March 2003 may be included. Nissan estimates 4,771 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/2003/066. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2003/048 on 18 Mar 2003, for drivers seat walk-in device concern. The one launched after it was R/2003/049 on 7 May 2003, for rear brakes may lock under light braking. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Micra recall history, all recalls launched in 2003 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/066, launched 6 May 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.