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NHTSARecalled Feb 29, 2016 · #16V119000

Brake Relay may Freeze in Cold Temperatures

Hazard

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Description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 LEAF vehicles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 31, 2015. During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster may freeze, requiring the driver to exert more effort to slow the vehicle down. If the brake relay fails, longer distances or additional brake effort would be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Brake Relay may Freeze in Cold Temperatures
  • 2013-2015 LEAF
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Model numbers
2015 LEAF
UPCs

What you should do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Intelligent Brake Control Unit software, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

View the official CPSC notice