Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V296000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V296000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting 2013-2017 leaf vehicles Includes 94,343 affected units, Incorrect Information in Owner's Manual/FMVSS 103, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013-2017 leaf vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V296000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2023-04-26T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect information in owner's manual/fmvss 103

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 94,343

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R23A1

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 23V296000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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