Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles
— Recall Campaign #23V048000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 64,732 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V048000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 02, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V048000 |
| Units affected: | 64,732 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- Consequeces:
- Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.