Nissan Micra, Pathfinder Recall R/2010/185: Engine May Stall & Fail To Restart, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 83,777
- vehicles in the UK
- PS0BF/PG0B6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Micra, Pathfinder vehicles built between 29 January 2004 and 28 June 2006. The contacts in engine control module (ECM) and ignition relay situationed in the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) may become contaminated with silicon oxide due to the evaporating of the silicon from within the units. The dealer will replace the defective units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The contacts in engine control module (ECM) and ignition relay situationed in the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) may become contaminated with silicon oxide due to the evaporating of the silicon from within the units. In extreme cases this could result in the stalling of the engine and the failure to restart the engine.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL & FAIL TO RESTART Defect: It has been identified that it is possible that the contacts in engine control module (ECM) and ignition relay situationed in the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) may become contaminated with silicon oxide due to the evaporating of the silicon from within the units. In extreme cases this could result in the stalling of the engine and the failure to restart the engine. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the defective units.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the stalling of the engine and the failure to restart the engine.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the defective units.
Are You Affected?
Micra, Pathfinder built between 29 January 2004 and 28 June 2006 may be included. Nissan estimates 83,777 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 PS0BF/PG0B6 or the DVSA reference R/2010/185. 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?.
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| PathfinderPassenger air bag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2020/004 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2010/077 on 14 Jul 2010, for if deployed the airbag may endanger passenger. The one launched after it was R/2010/226 on 16 Dec 2010, for brakes may not perform correctly. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Micra recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/185, launched 29 November 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.