2023 Nissan Leaf | 2022 Nissan Leaf | 2021 Nissan Leaf | 2020 Nissan Leaf | 2019 Nissan Leaf | 2018 Nissan Leaf — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Published February 3, 2023 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V048000, published February 3, 2023 and initiated February 2, 2023. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2023 Nissan Leaf | 2022 Nissan Leaf | 2021 Nissan Leaf | 2020 Nissan Leaf | 2019 Nissan Leaf | 2018 Nissan Leaf — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- LEAF
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2023 NISSAN LEAF | 2022 NISSAN LEAF | 2021 NISSAN LEAF | 2020 NISSAN LEAF | 2019 NISSAN LEAF | 2018 NISSAN LEAF
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Nissan Leaf | 2022 Nissan Leaf | 2021 Nissan Leaf | 2020 Nissan Leaf | 2019 Nissan Leaf | 2018 Nissan Leaf — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V048000 on February 3, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: LEAF.