Nissan Juke 2017: Brake Fluid Leak Risk Increases Crash Risk
Nissan recalls 2015-2017 Juke Nismo RS models due to brake fluid leaking into the brake booster, which can increase stopping distance and crash risk. Owners will receive free brake master cylinder replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2015-2017 Juke Nismo RS vehicles because brake fluid can leak into the brake booster, making it harder to stop the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Nissan for free brake master cylinder replacements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226285-nissan-juke-2017-brake-fluid-leak-risk-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226285-nissan-juke-2017-brake-fluid-leak-risk-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V086000
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“Nissan Juke 2017: Brake Fluid Leak Risk Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226285-nissan-juke-2017-brake-fluid-leak-risk-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V086000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V086000).
Why it’s dangerous
Brake fluid leaking into the brake booster can reduce braking efficiency, causing longer stopping distances. This increases the risk of crashes, especially during emergency stops.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2017 Nissan Juke Nismo RS vehicles are affected. Drivers with these vehicles are most at risk due to potential brake performance issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2015-2017 Nissan Juke Nismo RS models. The recall began March 19, 2018, and Nissan will notify affected owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan
Call 1-800-647-7261 to schedule a free brake master cylinder replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 47 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V086000 (January 31, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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