NISSAN LEAF 2013: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V119000

Make Model Year
NISSAN LEAF 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-03-28 2016-02-29 2016-02-29

Production Dates: 2012-11-19 - 2015-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46859

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.