Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 196
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2014-05-16
- Owners notified
- 2014-07-14
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
An unexpected vehicle shut down increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.