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NHTSARecalled Feb 2, 2023 · #23V048000

Incorrect Information in Owner's Manual/FMVSS 103

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Incorrect Information in Owner's Manual/FMVSS 103
  • 2018-2023 LEAF
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice