NHTSA Recall 23V048000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V048000; Date: Feb. 2, 2023
reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Nissan Leaf; 2019 Nissan Leaf; 2020 Nissan Leaf; 2021 Nissan Leaf; 2022 Nissan Leaf; 2023 Nissan Leaf
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 64,732
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
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 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.
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