Nissan Motor (GB) Note and Micra recall: Engine may stall and/or fail to restart
- What's wrong
- The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail…
- What to do
- Contact a Nissan Motor (GB) dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new.
What’s wrong
The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail stopping power to the ignition relay. In this condition the engine may stall and prevent the customer from being able to restart the engine.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 6 Aug 2015 | 11 Jan 2016 | 2,010 |
| Micra | 9 Jul 2015 | 5 Jan 2016 | 2,010 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 22 February 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.