2015 Nissan LEAF Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 23V296000
RECALL DATE: 2023-04-27
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."
CONSEQUENCES
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
NOTES
Nissan North America, Inc.
