Nissan NV400 Recall R/2016/105: Oil May Leak Onto Hot Engine Components, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 May 2016
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- PN6B0
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled NV400 vehicles built between 18 September 2015 and 26 October 2015. The turbocharger oil pipe ferrule material may have cracked during its forming process. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the turbocharger oil pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The turbocharger oil pipe ferrule material may have cracked during its forming process. In this condition there is a risk that the oil pipe may lose its sealing resulting in the leakage of oil from the vehicle. Depending on the severity of the leak and the vehicle conditions oil could contact hot areas in the engine room possibly resulting in fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL MAY LEAK ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS Defect: The turbocharger oil pipe ferrule material may have cracked during its forming process. In this condition there is a risk that the oil pipe may lose its sealing resulting in the leakage of oil from the vehicle. Depending on the severity of the leak and the vehicle conditions oil could contact hot areas in the engine room possibly resulting in fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the turbocharger oil pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the leakage of oil from the vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the turbocharger oil pipe.
Are You Affected?
NV400 built between 18 September 2015 and 26 October 2015 may be included. Nissan estimates 4 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 PN6B0 or the DVSA reference R/2016/105. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NV400AdBlue dosing inactive | Low | R/2026/095 | |
| NV400(X62) GEN4 fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2024/405 | |
| NV400(X62) M9T intercooler | Low | R/2024/037 | |
| NV400The injectors may not have been correctly torqued during assembly. Under specific driving conditions this can cause the leakage of exhaust gasses past the injector sealing washer | Book soon | R/2023/083 | |
| NV400Potential fuel ingress into a piezo-electric actuator unit within the fuel injectors | Urgent | R/2022/254 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2016/050 on 24 Mar 2016, for headlight auto levelling system may malfunction when vehicle is fully laden. The one launched after it was R/2016/157 on 25 Jul 2016, for rear oxygen sensor may fail. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/105, launched 10 May 2016. 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.