Nissan Micra Recall R/2018/084: Front Wheel Hub May Not Be Manufactured To Correct Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 21 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 14
- vehicles in the UK
- PY7B9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Micra vehicles built between 26 September 2017 and 4 October 2017. The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check manufacturing date of the wheel hubs and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. Drivers may notice abnormal noise and in extreme cases the hub may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT WHEEL HUB MAY NOT BE MANUFACTURED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION Defect: The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. Drivers may notice abnormal noise and in extreme cases the hub may fail. Remedy: On affected vehicles check manufacturing date of the wheel hubs and replace if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front wheel hub may not be manufactured to correct specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check manufacturing date of the wheel hubs and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
Micra built between 26 September 2017 and 4 October 2017 may be included. Nissan estimates 14 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 PY7B9 or the DVSA reference R/2018/084. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| MicraIn certain vehicles should the driver s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature in the upper rail it may in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material | Low | R/2023/095 | |
| 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 | |
| MicraIgnition switch wiring harness insecure | Urgent | R/2017/243 | |
| Micra, NoteEngine may stall and/or fail to restart | Urgent | R/2016/008 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2018/075 on 13 Mar 2018, for steering column joint may not be secure. The one launched after it was R/2018/091 on 17 Apr 2018, for body control module may fail to warn driver of indicator light malfunction. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Micra recall history and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/084, launched 21 March 2018. 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.