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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V048000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Published February 3, 2023 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2023

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.

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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