NISSAN LEAF 2020: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V494000

Make Model Year
NISSAN LEAF 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-08-30 2023-07-17 2023-07-18

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R23A6

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 66159

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.