Nissan Leaf, NV200 Recall R/2020/294: The Welded Joint On The Actuator Plate Within The Reducer May Be Of Poor Quality And The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 2,547
- vehicles in the UK
- PG0C9 PS0C5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Leaf, NV200 vehicles built between 18 July 2019 and 22 September 2019. The welded joint on the park lock actuator plate may be of poor quality and has the potential to fail during usage. The dealer will replace the park lock actuator plate with a countermeasure part of all potentially affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The welded joint on the park lock actuator plate may be of poor quality and has the potential to fail during usage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE WELDED JOINT ON THE ACTUATOR PLATE WITHIN THE REDUCER MAY BE OF POOR QUALITY AND THE PARK LOCK MAY NOT ENGAGE Defect: The welded joint on the park lock actuator plate may be of poor quality and has the potential to fail during usage. Remedy: Replace the park lock actuator plate with a countermeasure part of all potentially affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the welded joint on the actuator plate within the reducer may be of poor quality and the park lock may not engage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the park lock actuator plate with a countermeasure part of all potentially affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Leaf, NV200 built between 18 July 2019 and 22 September 2019 may be included. Nissan estimates 2,547 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 PG0C9 PS0C5 or the DVSA reference R/2020/294. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juke, Leaf, QashqaiJuke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan | Low | R/2024/234 | |
| LeafA potential concern affecting the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) logic of some vehicles has been identified whereby in specific and rare circumstances after switching off the cruise control function there is a possibility of unintended acceleration | Low | R/2023/215 | |
| NV200Internal ignition switch spring may have been maunfactured with a surface defect | Book soon | R/2018/234 | |
| LeafHeadlamp auto aim function may not operate | Book soon | R/2017/173 | |
| E-NV200, NV200, X-TrailBack doors / hatchback may be unsupported when open | Book soon | R/2016/081 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2020/220 on 14 Aug 2020, for possible reduced retention force of the rear door child lock switch. The one launched after it was R/2021/074 on 30 Mar 2021, for the driver's air bag may tear during inflation. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Leaf recall history and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/294, launched 2 November 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.