Nissan Pixo Recall R/2013/082: Heater Fan Motor May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jul 2013
- Launched
- 14,548
- vehicles in the UK
- PZ3B1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Pixo vehicles built between 3 November 2008 and 22 June 2012. The heater fan motor may seize at slow speed. The dealer will replace the heater motor thermal fuse with an up-rated item. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The heater fan motor may seize at slow speed. Under extreme conditions this may cause the internal temperature of the heater fan circuit to increase. If this occurs the thermal fuse may not cut-out which will result in an overheating of the fan and its surrounding area. The driver will find smoke being exhaled via the heater vents and in extreme circumstances there could be a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEATER FAN MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT Defect: It is possible that the heater fan motor may seize at slow speed. Under extreme conditions this may cause the internal temperature of the heater fan circuit to increase. If this occurs the thermal fuse may not cut-out which will result in an overheating of the fan and its surrounding area. The driver will find smoke being exhaled via the heater vents and in extreme circumstances there could be a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the heater motor thermal fuse with an up-rated item.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the internal temperature of the heater fan circuit to increase.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the heater motor thermal fuse with an up-rated item.
Are You Affected?
Pixo built between 3 November 2008 and 22 June 2012 may be included. Nissan estimates 14,548 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 PZ3B1 or the DVSA reference R/2013/082. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PixoBrake lights may fail | Urgent | R/2010/034 | |
| PixoFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2009/144 | |
| 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 | |
| Patrol, X-TrailAirbag may fail | Urgent | R/2017/039 | |
| NV400Oil may leak onto hot engine components | Urgent | R/2016/105 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2013/063 on 23 May 2013, for steering wheel fixing bolt may not be tightened correctly. The one launched after it was R/2013/109 on 4 Nov 2013, for engine may stall. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/082, launched 30 July 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.