Nissan Motor (GB) NV400 recall: Oil may leak onto hot engine components
- What's wrong
- The turbocharger oil pipe ferrule material may have cracked during its forming process. In this condition there is a risk that the oil pipe may lose its sealing resulting in the leakage of oil from the vehicle. Depending on the severity of the leak and…
- 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 turbocharger oil pipe.
What’s wrong
The turbocharger oil pipe ferrule material may have cracked during its forming process. In this condition there is a risk that the oil pipe may lose its sealing resulting in the leakage of oil from the vehicle. Depending on the severity of the leak and the vehicle conditions oil could contact hot areas in the engine room possibly resulting in fire.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the turbocharger oil pipe.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NV400 | 18 Sep 2015 | 26 Oct 2015 | 4 |
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 10 May 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.