The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V570000·Announced 2020-09-22

Nissan Recalls 2020 Altima, Maxima, and Leaf for Rear Window Defect

Nissan is recalling 2020 Altima, Maxima, and Leaf vehicles because the rear window glass may not remain properly secured, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear window glass separation) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Altima, Maxima, and Leaf vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.

Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN ALTIMA, MAXIMA, LEAF
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Glass / Visibility
Hazard
Affected units
150

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • ALTIMA
  • MAXIMA
  • LEAF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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