CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2023 Nissan LEAF vehicles may have had their right-hand brake tubes damaged during production. Over time, the damaged tube could corrode, potentially creating a hole in the brake line and causing a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the distance needed to stop, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and not delay the repair.
Dealers will inspect the right-hand brake tube and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. You can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, referencing recall PC976, or check your VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Leaf | 2023 |
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