NISSAN LEAF 2014: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V263000

Make Model Year
NISSAN LEAF 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-07-14 2014-05-16 2014-05-19

Production Dates: 2014-04-15 - 2014-04-24

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 196

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling certain model year 2014 Nissan LEAF vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, through April 24, 2014. Due to a problem with the motor control circuit board, the inverter may fail, causing the vehicle shut down.

Consequence

An unexpected vehicle shut down increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. 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.