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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V192000

2014 Nissan Leaf — Structure

Published April 18, 2014 · Recall initiated: April 16, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V192000, published April 18, 2014 and initiated April 16, 2014. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2014 Nissan Leaf — Structure.

What's the hazard

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, through March 12, 2014. The front structural member assembly may be missing welds, which could reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle if the vehicle is involved in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection.

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to see if any of the welds are missing. Any vehicle missing welds will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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Recall details

Brand
NISSAN
Model
LEAF
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Lot
2014 NISSAN LEAF
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Nissan Leaf — Structure recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V192000 on April 18, 2014. Reported hazard: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, through March 12, 2014. The front structural member assembly may be missing welds, which could reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle if the vehicle is involved in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to see if any of the welds are missing. Any vehicle missing welds will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: LEAF.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)