Nissan Micra Recall R/2013/060: Braking Performance May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 May 2013
- Launched
- 8,288
- vehicles in the UK
- PP016
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Micra vehicles built between 1 June 2012 and 15 March 2013. The brake master cylinder piston/plunger outer surface is not to specification. The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake master cylinder piston/plunger outer surface is not to specification. This can result in an issue with the internal seals in the cylinder which can cause longer brake pedal travel under light braking. In extreme cases braking efficiency maybe affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: The brake master cylinder piston/plunger outer surface is not to specification. This can result in an issue with the internal seals in the cylinder which can cause longer brake pedal travel under light braking. In extreme cases braking efficiency maybe affected. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the brake master cylinder.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an issue with the internal seals in the cylinder which can cause longer brake pedal travel under light braking.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder.
Are You Affected?
Micra built between 1 June 2012 and 15 March 2013 may be included. Nissan estimates 8,288 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 PP016 or the DVSA reference R/2013/060. 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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This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2013/050 on 22 Apr 2013, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2013/063 on 23 May 2013, for steering wheel fixing bolt may not be tightened correctly. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Micra recall history, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/060, launched 16 May 2013. 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.