Nissan recalled 19,077 Leaf electrical automobiles (EVs) from mannequin years 2021-2022 as a result of their batteries might catch fireplace when linked to a Stage 3 fast charger.
Nissan tells the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) that the issue exists solely in Leaf hatchbacks constructed on particular dates.
“Nissan has decided the lithium-ion battery in affected automobiles might expertise extreme lithium deposits inside battery cells, rising {the electrical} resistance and doubtlessly inflicting a fluctuation within the state of cost,” the corporate says. The issue seems to occur solely when linked to Stage 3 chargers — the quickest charger sort, typically discovered at freeway relaxation stops.
The corporate is asking homeowners to keep away from utilizing Stage 3 chargers in the meanwhile. Nissan remains to be making ready the treatment. The corporate expects its reply to be a software program replace.
When it comes, will probably be free. Producers by no means cost for recall repairs.
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