94,000 More Nissan Leafs Recalled Over Defroster Instructions
Typically when you freeze a leaf, it changes colors and you can get stem splitting. In the case of Nissan’s latest recall for its Leaf electric vehicle, however, incorrect manual instructions means you can get a frustratingly frozen windshield.
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Following a recall in February for the same issue with newer Leaf EVs, approximately 94,300 model-year 2013-17 Leafs are now being recalled for an errant owner’s manual. Instructions for defroster operation are incorrect and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions, which can limit visibility while driving and increase the risk of a crash.
It’s a mercifully simple fix: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions for correct defroster operation for free. Owners will be notified May 26, but those with further questions can contact the automaker at 1-800-867-7669 (Nissan’s number for this recall is R23A1), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.
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