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Nissan — Note and Micra

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
There is a possibility that the lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted from the steering system during manufacture. If this is the case, the upper bearing would be overloaded and, if left in this condition, th
Origin
United Kingdom
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Nissan cars (Note and Micra models). A small part may be missing in the steering system.

What's happening? If that part is missing, the steering could get damaged over time. This could cause an injury.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these Nissan cars, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a Nissan dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help with medical questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is a possibility that the lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted from the steering system during manufacture. If this is the case, the upper bearing would be overloaded and, if left in this condition, th · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
July 10, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/169193

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What is this product recall alert about?
Nissan — Note and Micra. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is a possibility that the lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted from the steering system during manufacture. If this is the case, the upper bearing would be overloaded and, if left in...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 10, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Greece, Bulgaria, Denmark, Croatia, Hungary, Malta, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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