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Nissan Leaf Recall 23V048: Incorrect defroster instructions may reduce windshield visibility

NHTSA campaign 23V048, reported February 2, 2023, 64,732 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The owner's manual instructions for operating the defroster are incorrect. Under certain conditions, the defroster may not clear the windshield as well as it should, which means the driver's view out of the windshield can be reduced. The vehicle also does not meet the federal windshield defrosting and defogging standard (FMVSS 103).

Reduced visibility through the windshield raises the risk of a crash, since you may not see hazards, other vehicles, or pedestrians clearly in time to react.

Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. You can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 (recall number R22C5), and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V048Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Problem
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."
Risk
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 April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

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