2017 Nissan Leaf | 2013 Nissan Leaf | 2014 Nissan Leaf | 2015 Nissan Leaf | 2016 Nissan Leaf — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Published April 27, 2023 · Recall initiated: April 26, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V296000, published April 27, 2023 and initiated April 26, 2023. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2017 Nissan Leaf | 2013 Nissan Leaf | 2014 Nissan Leaf | 2015 Nissan Leaf | 2016 Nissan Leaf — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual.
What's the hazard
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 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 May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- LEAF
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 NISSAN LEAF | 2013 NISSAN LEAF | 2014 NISSAN LEAF | 2015 NISSAN LEAF | 2016 NISSAN LEAF
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Nissan Leaf | 2013 Nissan Leaf | 2014 Nissan Leaf | 2015 Nissan Leaf | 2016 Nissan Leaf — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V296000 on April 27, 2023. Reported hazard: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 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 May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: LEAF.