Nissan North America, Inc.: LEAF Vehicles Recalled for Incorrect Defroster Instructions in Owner's Manual

Agency Publication Date: February 2, 2023

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 64,732 model year 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles because the Owner's Manual contains incorrect instructions for operating the defroster. These incorrect instructions can lead to reduced defroster performance under certain conditions, which may fail to clear the windshield effectively. Nissan will mail an addendum containing the correct operating instructions to all affected owners free of charge starting in April 2023.

Risk

Reduced defroster performance can significantly limit the driver's visibility through the windshield, which increases the likelihood of a crash.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking if it is a Nissan LEAF manufactured between the model years 2018 and 2023.
Check your mail for an owner notification letter from Nissan, which is expected to be mailed around April 1, 2023, and will include a physical addendum for your Owner's Manual.
Once you receive the addendum, place it inside your vehicle's Owner's Manual and follow the updated instructions for operating the defroster system to ensure maximum visibility.
If you have questions or have not received your addendum, contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 and reference recall number R22C5.
For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Other Action

Owner's Manual addendum with updated instructions

How to: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated defroster operation instructions to owners free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2018-2023 Nissan LEAF

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V048000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 64,732 vehicles(64732% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: March 30, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: R22C5

Agency Last Updated: May 1, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking if it is a Nissan LEAF manufactured between the model years 2018 and 2023.

Check your mail for an owner notification letter from Nissan, which is expected to be mailed around April 1, 2023, and will include a physical addendum for your Owner's Manual.

Once you receive the addendum, place it inside your vehicle's Owner's Manual and follow the updated instructions for operating the defroster system to ensure maximum visibility.

If you have questions or have not received your addendum, contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 and reference recall number R22C5.

For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V048000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 64,732 vehicles(64732% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: March 30, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: R22C5

Agency Last Updated: May 1, 2023