NHTSA recall 23V-048 (23V048000)
visibility recall reported February 2, 2023 - about 64,732 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V048000
- Also written as
- 23V-048
- Manufacturer number
- R22C5
- Reported
- February 2, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~64,732
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-048 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.