Nissan Leaf recall: Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
Official safety recall 23V296000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf | 2013 | United States |
| Nissan Leaf | 2014 | United States |
| Nissan Leaf | 2015 | United States |
| Nissan Leaf | 2016 | United States |
| Nissan Leaf | 2017 | United States |
The problem
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."
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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 May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1.