Nissan informed Transport Canada that the wiring harness for the rearview camera in their vehicles could be damaged due to regular driving conditions. They also stated that they are currently working on a solution for this issue. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nissan has not yet completed the development of a remedy for this easily damaged harness.
A total of 57,914 units of the pre-facelift Leaf are being recalled in the United States. These vehicles were produced at the Smyrna plant in Tennessee between September 29, 2017, and April 21, 2022. Nissan has also identified similar harness designs in the 2019-2021 model year Altima and the 2020-2021 model year Sentra, although with a different routing angle. In September 2023, over 150,000 Sentras and Altimas were recalled in the US due to this concern.
Dealers have been instructed to replace the damaged harness or apply protective tape and reroute it if it is not damaged. Additionally, Nissan will be monitoring other models with similar harness designs but different routing and hatch designs.
The rearview camera assembly, supplied by Sony Electronics, has specific part numbers for each vehicle. Known owners will receive a recall notice through mail starting from March 20, 2024. In the meantime, owners of 2018-2022 Nissan Leaf models can easily check if their vehicles are affected by entering the 17-character VIN on either Nissan’s or the NHTSA’s website.
The Leaf, which has been in production since October 2010, is not considered a groundbreaking vehicle in February 2024. It is a budget-friendly hatchback with torsion-beam rear suspension and limited driving range. Overall, it may not be as impressive as other offerings from competing automakers, but it still provides good value.
The base S trim of the Leaf is priced at $28,140 (plus destination charge) and comes with a 40-kWh battery. Its front-mounted electric motor produces 110 kW (148 horsepower). According to the Environmental Protection Agency, this setup offers a maximum range of 149 miles (240 kilometers).
For the model year 2024, the SV Plus variant is priced at $36,190. It builds upon the S trim with a more powerful drive unit (160 kW or 215 horsepower) and a larger battery capacity of 60 kilowatt-hours. As a result, it provides a longer driving range on a full charge, reaching 212 miles (341 kilometers). It’s worth noting that the base Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, priced at $38,990, offers a range of 272 miles (438 kilometers) despite being heavier than the Leaf.
If you’re looking to purchase a Nissan electric vehicle that can travel more than 300 miles without needing to be charged, the only option available to you is the Ariya crossover equipped with the 87-kWh battery. In this particular setup, the Environmental Protection Agency managed to achieve a range of 304 miles (489 kilometers).
According to the Source autoevolution.com