Recall 23V048000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Report Date
20230202
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 NISSAN LEAF
2019 NISSAN LEAF
2020 NISSAN LEAF
2021 NISSAN LEAF
2022 NISSAN LEAF
2023 NISSAN LEAF

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.