NHTSA recall 23V-494 (23V494000)

vehicle speed control recall reported July 17, 2023 - about 66,159 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 23V494000
Also written as: 23V-494
Manufacturer number: R23A6
Reported: July 17, 2023
Vehicles affected: ~66,159
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

Why it is dangerous

Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-494 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Leaf - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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