| Issue ID | 1625891 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11288434 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | LEAF |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/01/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan leaf. While driving 55 mph down a mountain, there was insufficient braking ability and the vehicle was uncontrollable. Additionally, the hill descent assist failed to engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to valley nissan of staunton (297 lee jackson hwy, staunton, virginia 24401, (540) 213-9600) where it was diagnosed that the regenerative braking was not responsive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that additional testing should be performed on electric vehicles. The failure mileage was 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GREENWOOD, VA |
| VIN pattern | JN1AZ0CP6BTXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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