Hybrid propulsion system: inverterRecall 14V-263 · 2014 Nissan Leaf
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 14V-263 covers 196 2014 Nissan Leaf for a hybrid propulsion system: inverter problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V263000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Nissan LEAF vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, through April 24, 2014. Due to a problem with the motor control circuit board, the inverter may fail, causing the vehicle shut down.
The risk
An unexpected vehicle shut down increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 15, 2014 to April 24, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.