Nissan Micra Recall R/2019/349: The Masses Applied On The VIN Label May Be Incorrect, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Oct 2019
- Launched
- 1,985
- vehicles in the UK
- PY9B3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Micra vehicles built between 17 July 2018 and 5 November 2018. The masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect. The dealer will replace VIN label with new. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE MASSES APPLIED ON THE VIN LABEL MAY BE INCORRECT Defect: The masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect. Remedy: Replace VIN label with new.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect.
The Fix
The dealer will replace VIN label with new.
Are You Affected?
Micra built between 17 July 2018 and 5 November 2018 may be included. Nissan estimates 1,985 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 PY9B3 or the DVSA reference R/2019/349. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | |
| 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/2019/313 on 30 Sep 2019, for torque applied to rhs rear spring leaf u bolts may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/413 on 18 Dec 2019, for incorrect permissable front axle figures were given on the VIN label. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Micra recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/349, launched 30 October 2019. 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.