The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V086000·Announced 2018-01-31

Nissan Recalls 2015-2017 Juke Nismo RS for Brake Master Cylinder Defect

Nissan is recalling 2015-2017 Juke Nismo RS vehicles because brake fluid may leak into the brake booster, reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Juke Nismo RS vehicles. The recall addresses a problem within the brake master cylinder that may allow brake fluid to leak into the brake booster. This leakage can reduce brake performance.

If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster, it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 19, 2018.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder free of charge. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN JUKE
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
415

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • JUKE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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