The Recall Desk
ModerateNHTSA·23V296000·Announced 2023-04-26

Nissan Recalls 2013-2017 Leaf for Incorrect Defroster Manual Instructions

Nissan is recalling 2013-2017 Leaf vehicles because incorrect owner's manual instructions may reduce defroster performance, limiting windshield visibility.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a documentation error (incorrect manual instructions) that leads to a functional safety issue (reduced visibility), but no injuries or crashes are reported, fitting the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk or theoretical hazards.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2017 Nissan LEAF vehicles. The recall involves 94,343 vehicles where the Owner's Manual contains incorrect instructions for operating the defroster. This error may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a potential safety risk due to impaired visibility.

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 on May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 for more information. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN LEAF
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Manual / Documentation
Hazard
Affected units
94,343

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 (1)

  • LEAF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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