Nissan NV400 Recall R/2018/045: Fuel Filter Support May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2018/045, campaign code PN8B0. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
5 Mar 2018
Launched
25
vehicles in the UK
PN8B0
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Nissan recalled NV400 vehicles built between 1 December 2016 and 2 February 2017. The fuel filter support bracket may crack and the fuel filter could become insecure As a result the fuel filter and or fuel tube may leak. The dealer will replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The fuel filter support bracket may crack and the fuel filter could become insecure As a result the fuel filter and or fuel tube may leak.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: FUEL FILTER SUPPORT MAY BREAK Defect: The fuel filter support bracket may crack and the fuel filter could become insecure As a result the fuel filter and or fuel tube may leak. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the fuel filter support bracket Check condition of filter and fuel tube. Replace if necessary

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel filter support may break.

The Fix

The dealer will replace if necessary.

Are You Affected?

NV400 built between 1 December 2016 and 2 February 2017 may be included. Nissan estimates 25 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
  2. Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the campaign code PN8B0 or the DVSA reference R/2018/045. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
  3. 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/2017/281 on 11 Dec 2017, for door mirror direction indicator may not operate. The one launched after it was R/2018/075 on 13 Mar 2018, for steering column joint may not be secure. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fuel leak recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2018/045, launched 5 March 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.