Nissan X82 (NV300) Recall R/2020/020: The Rear Brake Caliper Handbrake Lever Pivot Pin May Break During Handbrake Operation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 33
- vehicles in the UK
- PN9B6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled X82 (NV300) vehicles built between 29 March 2019 and 6 June 2019. The rear brake caliper handbrake lever pivot pin may break during handbrake operation. The dealer will inspect and where necessary replace the rear brake caliper with a countermeasure part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear brake caliper handbrake lever pivot pin may break during handbrake operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER HANDBRAKE LEVER PIVOT PIN MAY BREAK DURING HANDBRAKE OPERATION Defect: The rear brake caliper handbrake lever pivot pin may break during handbrake operation Remedy: Inspect and where necessary replace the rear brake caliper with a countermeasure part
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear brake caliper handbrake lever pivot pin may break during handbrake operation.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and where necessary replace the rear brake caliper with a countermeasure part.
Are You Affected?
X82 (NV300) built between 29 March 2019 and 6 June 2019 may be included. Nissan estimates 33 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 PN9B6 or the DVSA reference R/2020/020. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X82 (NV300)The handbrake cable stopper may have been incorrectly manufactured | Urgent | R/2019/205 | |
| X82 (NV300)Fuel tank may not meet required material wall thickness | Urgent | R/2019/215 | |
| 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 | |
| X61 (NV250)The rear brake caliper assembly fixings may have been insufficiently tightened | Urgent | R/2020/012 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2020/012 on 30 Jan 2020, for the rear brake caliper assembly fixings may have been insufficiently tightened. The one launched after it was R/2020/220 on 14 Aug 2020, for possible reduced retention force of the rear door child lock switch. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/020, launched 7 February 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.