Nissan Pixo Recall R/2010/034: Brake Lights May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Apr 2010
- Launched
- 646
- vehicles in the UK
- PZOB1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Pixo vehicles built between 2 March 2009 and 11 February 2010. In some cases a higher electric current may cause the shift solenoid circuit contact in the stop lamp switch to burn/melt. The dealer will replace stop lamp switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In some cases a higher electric current may cause the shift solenoid circuit contact in the stop lamp switch to burn/melt. Additionally the auto transmission selector may not move from the Park position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL Defect: In some cases a higher electric current may cause the shift solenoid circuit contact in the stop lamp switch to burn/melt. Additionally the auto transmission selector may not move from the Park position Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace stop lamp switch.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the shift solenoid circuit contact in the stop lamp switch to burn/melt.
The Fix
The dealer will replace stop lamp switch.
Are You Affected?
Pixo built between 2 March 2009 and 11 February 2010 may be included. Nissan estimates 646 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 PZOB1 or the DVSA reference R/2010/034. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PixoHeater fan motor may overheat | Urgent | R/2013/082 | |
| PixoFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2009/144 | |
| AriyaAriya (FE0) headlamp | Book soon | R/2025/480 | |
| X-TrailXTRAIL (T33) adaptive LED headlight | Book soon | R/2025/051 | |
| AriyaOn affected vehicles there is a potential for conductive fibrous shavings from the drive motors slip ring assembly to momentarily cause a short circuit between the two slip rings | Urgent | R/2023/281 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2009/144 on 11 Jan 2010, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/061 on 8 Jun 2010, for brakes may not operate correctly. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/034, launched 15 April 2010. 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.