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Nissan Juke Recall 18V086: Brake fluid leak can reduce braking and lengthen stopping distance

NHTSA campaign 18V086, reported January 31, 2018, 415 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A problem inside the brake master cylinder can allow brake fluid to leak into the brake booster. When this happens, braking performance is reduced, which can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle.

A longer stopping distance raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly. Nissan will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the brake master cylinder free of charge. Owners can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

To find out whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov or with a Nissan dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V086Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Juke Nismo RS vehicles. Due to a problem within the brake master cylinder, brake fluid may leak into the brake booster, reducing brake performance.
Risk
If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Nissan Juke201520162017