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- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the brake relay fails, longer distances or additional brake effort would be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
In very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster on certain Nissan Leaf vehicles from the 2013 to 2015 model years may freeze. When this happens, the driver may have to press the brake pedal harder to slow the vehicle down.
If the brake relay fails, the vehicle may need a longer distance or more brake effort to stop, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially during cold weather.
The repair is free. Nissan will notify owners, and authorized dealers will reprogram the Intelligent Brake Control Unit software at no charge. Owners can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Leaf | 201320142015 |
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