Nissan Leaf Sv/sl 2020

• Recall 258832 [USA]: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 leaf vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
  the remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed march 20, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r23d7.
  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.

• Recall 249600 [USA]: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  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.

• Recall 247900 [USA]: Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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."
  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.
  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.

• Recall 151382 [USA]: Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
  Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2020 altima, maxima and leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
  nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began november 4, 2020. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is pc752.
  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.

• Recall 150674 [USA]: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
  Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2020 leaf electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
  nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began august 31, 2020. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
  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.

• Recall 2020329 [Canada]: Visual system
  Issue: under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to disappear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display while the transmission is in reverse gear. Safety risk: a rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Pedestrian alert sounds investigation as of 20230127

  Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11486072.Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.The petitioner asserts that hybrid and electric vehicles to which the standard does not apply should be found to contain a safety defect. In support of the petition, the petitioner includes findings contained in a bill introduced in the house of representatives in 2009, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009, h.R. 734, 111th cong. (2009). A related bill, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2010, became law in january 2011 (pub. L. 111-373). The petitioner requests that nhtsa require all electric and hybrid vehicles comply with fmvss 141, regardless of production date.The defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.The associated product list is not exhaustive and may contain vehicles that are equipped with pedestrian alert sounds.
  

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Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P18B1 [1] P18B1
• P0AA6 [1] Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault
• P31E7 [1] P31E7
• C2580 [2] C2580
• C1A17 [2] C1A17
• B00A0 [3] Occupant Classification System (Subfault)

"automatic braking system failed to engage" on a offramp lane from freeway 5 southbound to crown valley parkway off ramp while traveling approximately 25mph i rear ended a vehicle that was at dead stop and that vehicle rear ended a second vehicle. California highway patrol was called and report was documented which is attached. This happened on december 22,2020 at about 7pm, dark clear evening in the city of mission viejo. It was on the straight freeway lane leading to the offramp with other lanes on the freeway moving freely. Upon discussion with nissan investigation (claim no. 42994813) 615 725 7590, they summarized 10 page disclaimer from owners manual stating that braking system is not 100%. Its understandable if the vehicle was old but this is a new vehicle with what is advertised as a automatic braking system and that system did not work. I manually braked to a crash.

"automatic braking system failed to engage" on a offramp lane from freeway 5 southbound to crown valley parkway off ramp while traveling approximately 25mph i rear ended a vehicle that was at dead stop and that vehicle rear ended a second vehicle. California highway patrol was called and report was documented which is attached. This happened on december 22,2020 at about 7pm, dark clear evening in the city of mission viejo. It was on the straight freeway lane leading to the offramp with other lanes on the freeway moving freely. Upon discussion with nissan investigation (claim no. 42994813) 615 725 7590, they summarized 10 page disclaimer from owners manual stating that braking system is not 100%. Its understandable if the vehicle was old but this is a new vehicle with what is advertised as a automatic braking system and that system did not work. I manually braked to a crash.

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 nissan leaf. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds a thumping noise was present coming from the front suspension. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer harbor nissan located at 4336 tamiami trail, port charlotte, fl 33980 who diagnosed that the driveshaft and cv joint was faulty and the axle nut needed to be retorqued. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had not yet retrieved the vehicle and was concerned that the repair failed to adequately address the safety issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 720.

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 nissan leaf. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds a thumping noise was present coming from the front suspension. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer harbor nissan located at 4336 tamiami trail, port charlotte, fl 33980 who diagnosed that the driveshaft and cv joint was faulty and the axle nut needed to be retorqued. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had not yet retrieved the vehicle and was concerned that the repair failed to adequately address the safety issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 720.

The reverse camera system that activates when the car is in reverse is so blurry that it is impossible to distinguish objects. You can't tell if that's a box in the driveway behind your car or a baby seat with a baby in it. For test purposes a sign with 3-inch letters placed 48 inches from the camera is completely illegible on screen. Nissan reports that this is normal operation for the 2020 leaf rear camera. I am attaching a picture of the rear camera screen along with a picture of the exact same scene taken with a cell phone. The quality difference is quite striking, and illustrates how potentially dangerous the 2020 leaf rear camera could be for drivers.

The reverse camera system that activates when the car is in reverse is so blurry that it is impossible to distinguish objects. You can't tell if that's a box in the driveway behind your car or a baby seat with a baby in it. For test purposes a sign with 3-inch letters placed 48 inches from the camera is completely illegible on screen. Nissan reports that this is normal operation for the 2020 leaf rear camera. I am attaching a picture of the rear camera screen along with a picture of the exact same scene taken with a cell phone. The quality difference is quite striking, and illustrates how potentially dangerous the 2020 leaf rear camera could be for drivers.

On several occasions in both rural and suburban environments, regardless of weather temperature outside and during normal forward driving motion, the car reports that the forward camera overheats and immediately renders the collision avoidance system and propilot inoperative. Dash lights picture included.1st overheating occurrence happened on april 15, 2020 and the after 2 more occurrences i took a picture on july 6, 2020. Nissan service refuses to acknowledge this as a safety issue and dismisses the issue when i request service, stating that it is "normal operation."

On several occasions in both rural and suburban environments, regardless of weather temperature outside and during normal forward driving motion, the car reports that the forward camera overheats and immediately renders the collision avoidance system and propilot inoperative. Dash lights picture included.1st overheating occurrence happened on april 15, 2020 and the after 2 more occurrences i took a picture on july 6, 2020. Nissan service refuses to acknowledge this as a safety issue and dismisses the issue when i request service, stating that it is "normal operation."