2018-2023 Nissan Leaf recall: owners/service/other manual
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 2, 2023. It covers about 64,732 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 64,732
- reported
- Feb 2, 2023
- owners notified
- Mar 30, 2023
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V048000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 23V048000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2023 Nissan Leaf owners/service/other manual?
Yes. Recall 23V048000, reported on February 2, 2023, covers about 64,732 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V048000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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