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Nissan North America, Inc.: 2013-2017 LEAF Recalled for Incorrect Defroster Instructions

Agency Publication Date: April 26, 2023
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Summary

Nissan is recalling approximately 94,343 of its 2013-2017 LEAF electric vehicles because the Owner's Manual contains incorrect instructions for operating the windshield defroster. These incorrect instructions can result in poor defroster performance under specific weather conditions, which fails to meet federal safety standards for windshield defrosting and defogging. To fix this, Nissan will provide owners with a physical addendum to the manual containing the correct operating procedures free of charge.

Risk

If the defroster is not operated correctly due to the manual's errors, the windshield may not clear properly, significantly reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you own a 2013-2017 Nissan LEAF by checking your vehicle registration or the manufacturing plate located on the driver-side door jamb.
  2. Check your mail for an official notification from Nissan, which is expected to include a physical addendum with updated instructions on how to correctly operate the defroster system.
  3. Insert the provided addendum into your vehicle's Owner's Manual and follow the updated instructions for defroster operation to ensure maximum visibility during cold or humid conditions.
  4. If you have questions or have not received your addendum, contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 and reference recall number R23A1.
  5. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action

Owner's Manual Addendum

How to: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2013-2017 Nissan LEAF

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V296000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Sold By: Authorized Nissan Dealers
Units Affected: 94,343 vehicles(94343% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: May 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 #: R23A1
Agency Last Updated: August 1, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response