PC976 – Corrosion in Brake Line May Cause Brake Fluid Leak – 2023 Nissan LEAF

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.r’\__ NISSAN “-…/ May 22, 2023 Ms. Anne Collins Associate Administrator for Enforcement National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Attn: Recall Management Division (NVS-215) Room W48-302 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Ms. Collins: Nissan North America, Inc. One Nissan Way Franklin, TN 37067 Mailing Address: PO Box 685001 Franklin, TN 37068 We are transmitting the enclosed Defect Information Report in accordance with 49 CFR Part 573. A voluntary recall campaign will be initiated and your office provided with the notices. Very truly, Will Swindell Manager, Technical Compliance Encl. DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT 1. Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc., Smyrna Plant 2. Vehicles Potentially Involved: Model Year 2023 Nissan LEAF vehicles as shown in the table below: Model Dates of Manufacture Plant MY 2023 Nissan LEAF December 7, 2022 to January 11, 2023 Smyrna Based on NNA-Smyrna production records, the subject right-hand brake tubes may have been used in brake assembly production for certain MY 2023 LEAF vehicles, manufactured during the specified time period outlined above. No other Nissan or INFINITI vehicles are affected. The name, description and part number of the subject components are below: Part Name Part DescriRtion Brake Tube Assembly TUBE ASSY – BRAKE, RH The brake tube supplier (Tier 1) for the affected vehicles: Sanoh America, Inc. 103 Thomas French Drive Scottsboro, Alabama 35769 Rick Fields, Quality Director Phone: (256) 575 – 0100 Email: [email protected] 3. Total Number of Vehicles Potentially Involved: Approximately 758 MY 2023 Nissan LEAF vehicles total. Part Number 46240 5SA0A Model Volume of Production MY 2023 Nissan LEAF 758 4. Percentage of Vehicles Estimated to Actually Contain the Defect: Approximately 3%. 5. Description of the Defect: Certain right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged due to incorrect tool clamping that occurred during a limited production run at the supplier. Over time, the damaged brake tube may become corroded which could lead to a hole in the brake line. If this occurs, the affected vehicles may develop a brake fluid leak that could result in reduced braking performance. Reduced braking performance can potentially lead to extended stopping distance without prior warning, which could increase the risk of a crash. 6. Chronology of Principal Events: January 13, 2023 – A Nissan technician discovered damage on a right-hand brake tube assembly system being installed on a MY 2023 Nissan LEAF. Nissan collected the part and began an investigation. January 27, 2023 – Nissan and the supplier conducted a parts audit of 975 brake assemblies and discovered damage on twenty-five (25) right-hand brake tubes at the actuator connection bend. Additionally, Nissan conducted a yard audit of 395 vehicles and reported five (5) with a scratched or damaged right hand brake tube. These parts were quarantined and the vehicles were put on a quality hold. February 3, 2023 – The supplier’s investigation determined that incorrect tooling was used to align the brake tube into the pipe bending jig. Because the brake tube was misaligned, the tooling clamped the pipe in the incorrect position and caused scratching and in some cases deformation of the tube at the actuator bend. February 2023 through April 2023 – Concurrently, Nissan investigated the impact of the damaged brake tube condition. As part of the assessment, Nissan performed corrosion and stress tests on two (2) of the worst case condition parts to evaluate the effect of the damaged brake tube on brake performance over time. Nissan concluded that the brake performance could be degraded and could lead to extended stopping distances possibly without prior warning. May 15, 2023 – Nissan decided to conduct a Voluntary Safety Recall to recall all potentially affected LEAF vehicles to inspect the right-hand brake tube and replace any damaged brake tube assemblies. Nissan is not aware of any warranty claims attributed to this condition. Nissan is also not aware of any reported accidents or injuries. 7. Description of Corrective Action: Dealers will be notified beginning May 23, 2023. Owners of all potentially affected vehicles will be notified beginning July 7, 2023. Dealers will be instructed to inspect the right-hand brake tube for damage and, if necessary, replace the affected brake tube. All repairs will be performed free of charge for parts and labor and may take up to one (1) hour to complete if brake tube replacement is required. Nissan will not include a statement in the Part 577 owner notification concerning reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy since the subject vehicles are under warranty. 8. Copy of Notices: Copies of all notices will be provided to NHTSA as they become available.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-362 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Nissan North America, Inc. Submission Date : MAY 22, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-362 Manufacturer Recall No. : PC976 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Nissan North America, Inc. Address : P. O. BOX 685001 Franklin TN 37068-5009 Company phone : 800-647-7261 Population : Number of potentially involved : 758 Estimated percentage with defect : 3 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Nissan LEAF Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : HATCHBACK Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : Based on NNA-Smyrna production records, the subject right-hand brake tubes may have been used in brake assembly production for certain MY 2023 LEAF vehicles, manufactured during the specified time period outlined above. No other Nissan or INFINITI vehicles are affected. Production Dates : DEC 07, 2022 – JAN 11, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Certain right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged due to incorrect tool clamping that occurred during a limited production run at the supplier. Over time, the damaged brake tube may become corroded which could lead to a hole in the brake line. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If this occurs, the affected vehicles may develop a brake fluid leak that could result in reduced braking performance. Reduced braking performance can potentially lead to extended stopping distance without prior warning, which could increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : In some cases, the brake light may illuminate on the combi meter. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-362 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Brake Tube Assembly Component Description : TUBE ASSY – BRAKE, RH Component Part Number : 46240 5SA0A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Sanoh America, Inc Address : 103 Thomas French Drive Scottsboro Alabama 35769 Country : United States Chronology : January 13, 2023 – A Nissan technician discovered damage on a right-hand brake tube assembly system being installed on a MY 2023 Nissan LEAF. Nissan collected the part and began an investigation. January 27, 2023 – Nissan and the supplier conducted a parts audit of 975 brake assemblies and discovered damage on twenty-five (25) right-hand brake tubes at the actuator connection bend. Additionally, Nissan conducted a yard audit of 395 vehicles and reported five (5) with a scratched or damaged right hand brake tube. These parts were quarantined and the vehicles were put on a quality hold. February 3, 2023 – The supplier’s investigation determined that incorrect tooling was used to align the brake tube into the pipe bending jig. Because the brake tube was misaligned, the tooling clamped the pipe in the incorrect position and caused scratching and in some cases deformation of the tube at the actuator bend. February 2023 through April 2023 – Concurrently, Nissan investigated the impact of the damaged brake tube condition. As part of the assessment, Nissan performed corrosion and stress tests on two (2) of the worst case condition parts to evaluate the effect of the damaged brake tube on brake performance over time. Nissan concluded that the brake performance could be degraded and could lead to extended stopping distances possibly without prior warning. May 15, 2023 – Nissan decided to conduct a Voluntary Safety Recall to recall all potentially affected LEAF vehicles to inspect the right-hand brake tube and replace any damaged brake tube assemblies. Nissan is not aware of any warranty claims attributed to this condition. Nissan is also not aware of any reported accidents or injuries. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-362 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Dealers will be instructed to inspect the right-hand brake tube for damage and, if necessary, replace the affected brake tube. All repairs will be performed free of charge for parts and labor and may take up to one (1) hour to complete if brake tube replacement is required. Nissan will not include a statement in the Part 577 owner notification concerning reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy since the subject vehicles are under warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers will be notified beginning May 23, 2023. Owners of all potentially affected vehicles will be notified beginning July 7, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 23, 2023 – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 07, 2023 – NR * NR – Not Reported

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CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Brake Tube Inspection Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PC976 Date: May 23, 2023 Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ID: PC976 | Original Document IMPORTANT: It is a violation of Federal law for dealers to sell or deliver new vehicles in their inventory covered by this notification until the campaign’s remedy action is performed. Affected Models/Years: Affected Population: Dealer Inventory: SERVICE COMM Activation date: Stop Sale In Effect 2023 LEAF (ZE1) 757 56 May 23, 2023 YES ***** Campaign Summary ***** Nissan is committed to the safety and security of our customers and their passengers. Nissan has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it is recalling certain specific MY2023 Nissan LEAF vehicles to address a potential brake tube issue. Due to a supplier tooling issue, the right hand brake tube may have been scratched or deformed during the tube bending process. Over time, the affected vehicles may develop a brake fluid leak that could result in reduced braking performance. This condition could potentially lead to extended stopping distance without prior warning, which could increase risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the right hand brake tube and, if necessary, replace the brake tube. ***** What Dealers Should Do**** 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this Voluntary Recall Campaign using Service Comm or DBS National Service History Campaign I.D. PC976. 2. Dealers must not sell, lease, trade, rent, or loan any vehicles in dealer inventory affected by this recall campaign until after the vehicle has been repaired. 3. Dealers should use NTB23-045 to remedy any vehicles subject to this campaign. 4. Once remedied, dealers should submit the claim, using the claims coding provided, and release the vehicle. CAMPAIGN ID: PC976 | Original Document ***** Release Schedule ***** Parts If inspection results indicate that parts replacement is needed, part number 46240-5SA0A is on restriction and may be ordered through DBS. Part Number Description Quantity 46240-5SA0A TUBE ASSY-BRAKE,FRONT RH 1 (As Needed) 999MPA4100P BRAKE FLUID Dealer Tire NOTE: Parts replaced under this activity may be collected through the Nissan Part Return Program. If a Part Return Required Notification is received by the dealer, it is important for dealers to return parts applicable specifically to the VIN and repair order identified. Repair • NTB23-045 Owner Notification Nissan will begin sending notifications to owners of all potentially affected vehicles in July 2023, via U.S. Mail. ***** Dealer Responsibility ***** It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service Comm or DBS National Service History using the appropriate Campaign I.D. for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall campaign, which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in dealer inventory. If a VIN subject to this recall campaign was part of a dealer trade, the letter associated with that VIN should be forwarded to the appropriate dealer for service completion. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Total Customer Satisfaction Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Q. Is this a Safety recall? A. Yes. Q. Is this a Stop Sale? A. Yes. Q. What is the reason for the Voluntary Safety Recall? A. Due to a supplier tooling issue, the right hand brake tube may have been scratched or deformed CAMPAIGN ID: PC976 | Original Document during the tube bending process. Q. What is the possible effect of this condition? A. Over time, the affected vehicles may develop a brake fluid leak that could result in reduced braking performance. This condition could potentially lead to extended stopping distance without prior warning, which could increase risk of a crash. Q. What will be the corrective action for this voluntary recall campaign? A. Dealers will inspect the right hand brake tube and, if necessary, replace the brake tube. Q. How long will the corrective action take? A. This free service could take up to one (1.0) hour to complete but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their work schedule. Q. When will vehicle owners be notified? A. Nissan will begin sending notifications to owners of all potentially affected vehicles in July 2023, via U.S. Mail. Q. Is my vehicle safe to drive? A. If you notice a leak under the vehicle or if the brake warning lamp is illuminated, Nissan recommends parking the vehicle and contacting an authorized Nissan dealer as soon as possible. Otherwise, if your vehicle is subject to this campaign, you will receive an Owner Notification letter from Nissan, which will provide instructions on how to remedy your vehicle. Affected owners are encouraged to have their vehicles inspected as soon as possible upon notification. Q. Is there anything owners can do to mitigate this condition? A. No. Q. Are parts readily available? A. Yes, parts are currently on restriction and may be ordered through DBS. Q. Will a rental vehicle be provided while the dealer is servicing the vehicle? A. Please consult your dealer for alternate transportation availability while your vehicle is being CAMPAIGN ID: PC976 | Original Document serviced. Rental is available upon customer request, while parts are on order. EXPENSE CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 502 Rental Expense $156 (Max) Contact the Warranty claims call center 1-800-258-7008 Option 7, if additional expense is required. Please refer to the Goodwill Rental Guidelines in the APRM for detailed information regarding application of rental reimbursement. Q. Is there any charge for the repair? A. No. The remedy will be performed for the customer free of charge for parts and labor. Q. Will I have to take my vehicle back to the selling dealer to have the service performed? A. No, any authorized Nissan dealer is able to perform the service. For Consumer Affairs: Please inform us of the dealer where you would like to have the service completed. Q. I have lost confidence in the vehicle. Will Nissan replace or repurchase the vehicle? A. The remedy will fully correct this condition. As the condition will be corrected, there is no basis for repurchasing or replacing your vehicle. Q. What model year vehicles are involved? A. Certain MY2023 Nissan LEAF vehicles manufactured between December 7, 2022 to January 11, 2023. Q. Are you experiencing this condition on any other Nissan (or INFINITI) models? A. No. Revision History: Date Announcement Purpose May 23, 2023 Original Document New campaign announcement

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