Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 84
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-06-03
- Owners notified
- 2024-07-26
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. O-rings inside the electric front traction motor may have been damaged during assembly, which can result in an internal oil leak and an unexpected loss of drive power.
Safety risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the front traction motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A3.