Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 758
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-05-22
- Owners notified
- 2023-07-07
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.