Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- Component
- Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 6,157
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-07-17
- Owners notified
- 2020-08-31
Defect description
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."
Safety risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.