Fire Risk from Quick Charging Battery
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 24V700000 |
| Report Received Date | 11/15/2024 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 25,704 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.
Issue
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Consequence Summary
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 10, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated in this 2026 calendar year. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B2, P4A38, and P5A22.
