Report Date
Jul 17, 2020
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Affected Vehicles
1
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NISSAN | LEAF |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.