Rear seat belts may not secure child seat/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2026 leaf vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (alr) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (crs) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed july 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in december 2026. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is r26a7. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on nhtsa.gov on july 7, 2026.
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Other recalls from Nissan North America, Inc. or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 26V425000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V425000?
NHTSA recall 26V425000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on July 2, 2026. It addresses: Rear seat belts may not secure child seat/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 3,788 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V425000 or the manufacturer campaign number R26A7. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-17. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.