| NHTSA Recall # | 114506 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V119000 |
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| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Supplier | NISSAN |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | LEAF |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of notification | 28/03/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 19/11/12 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/07/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 29/02/16 |
| Report created | 29/02/16 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 46859 |
| Defect summary | Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 leaf vehicles manufactured november 19, 2012, to july 31, 2015. During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster may freeze, requiring the driver to exert more effort to slow the vehicle down. |
| Consequence summary | If the brake relay fails, longer distances or additional brake effort would be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the intelligent brake control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on march 28, 2016. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |