Nissan X61 (NV250) Recall R/2020/012: The Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Fixings May Have Been Insufficiently Tightened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2020
- Launched
- 144
- vehicles in the UK
- PN0C0
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled X61 (NV250) vehicles built between 14 August 2019 and 3 September 2019. The rear brake caliper assembly fixings may have been insufficiently tightened. The recall notice describes the fix as: proactively confirm the rear brake caliper assembly torques and where necessary replace parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear brake caliper assembly fixings may have been insufficiently tightened.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY FIXINGS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED Defect: The rear brake caliper assembly fixings may have been insufficiently tightened Remedy: Proactively confirm the rear brake caliper assembly torques and where necessary replace parts
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear brake caliper assembly fixings may have been insufficiently tightened.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: proactively confirm the rear brake caliper assembly torques and where necessary replace parts.
Are You Affected?
X61 (NV250) built between 14 August 2019 and 3 September 2019 may be included. Nissan estimates 144 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 PN0C0 or the DVSA reference R/2020/012. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JukeA potential concern affecting the HEVC (Hybrid Electric Vehicle Control) module software has been identified which may cause a module reset of affected vehicles. Simultaneous pressing of brake and accelerator could cause engine stumble or stall | Urgent | R/2023/096 | |
| NV400The right hand rear brake caliper could fail during an activation of the parking brake | Urgent | R/2021/278 | |
| X82 (NV300)The rear brake caliper handbrake lever pivot pin may break during handbrake operation | Urgent | R/2020/020 | |
| X82 (NV300)The handbrake cable stopper may have been incorrectly manufactured | Urgent | R/2019/205 | |
| QashqaiRear right wheel arch protector may deform and rub against and damage brake hose | Urgent | R/2017/295 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2020/004 on 15 Jan 2020, for passenger air bag may not deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2020/020 on 7 Feb 2020, for the rear brake caliper handbrake lever pivot pin may break during handbrake operation. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/012, launched 30 January 2020. 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.