Nissan Micra, Note Recall R/2015/135: Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Aug 2015
- Launched
- 6,973
- vehicles in the UK
- PG5B7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Micra, Note vehicles built between 27 June 2008 and 7 October 2008. The lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted during manufacture of the steering gear due to insufficient controls in the suppliers manufacturing process. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles inspect and where necessary replace rack. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted during manufacture of the steering gear due to insufficient controls in the suppliers manufacturing process. It is possible the pinion may disengage from the steering gear with loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: The lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted during manufacture of the steering gear due to insufficient controls in the suppliers manufacturing process. It is possible the pinion may disengage from the steering gear with loss of steering control. Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect and where necessary replace rack.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of steering control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles inspect and where necessary replace rack.
Are You Affected?
Micra, Note built between 27 June 2008 and 7 October 2008 may be included. Nissan estimates 6,973 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 PG5B7 or the DVSA reference R/2015/135. 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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| 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/2015/133 on 4 Aug 2015, for engine push start switch may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2015/093 on 16 Nov 2015, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Micra recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/135, launched 4 August 2015. 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.