Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles
— Recall Campaign #23V494000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 66,159 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V494000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 17, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V494000 |
| Units affected: | 66,159 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
- Consequeces:
- Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
- 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.