Nissan Primastar Recall R/2010/231: Handbrake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Jan 2011
- Launched
- 118
- vehicles in the UK
- PN0B3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Primastar vehicles built between 19 May 2010 and 23 August 2010. Risk that the primary handbrake cable end: piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached. The dealer will check crimping at cable end. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Risk that the primary handbrake cable end: piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: Risk that the primary handbrake cable end - piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached. Remedy: Check crimping at cable end. Replace cable if not within tolerance.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will check crimping at cable end.
Are You Affected?
Primastar built between 19 May 2010 and 23 August 2010 may be included. Nissan estimates 118 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 PN0B3 or the DVSA reference R/2010/231. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrimastarPrimastar X82 tyre configuration | Book soon | R/2026/023 | |
| PrimastarSteering wheel may break/detach and cause loss of steering | Urgent | R/2016/185 | |
| PrimastarSuspension turret may fail | Book soon | R/2010/075 | |
| PrimastarRear seat belt buckle may detach from seat frame | Urgent | R/2009/102 | |
| PrimastarPossible failure of parking brake | Urgent | R/2008/170 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2010/226 on 16 Dec 2010, for brakes may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2011/057 on 13 Jun 2011, for possible wheel detachment. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/231, launched 10 January 2011. 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.