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Nissan Australia has recalled 1766 examples of its 2018-2023 Leafand Leaf (e+) due to an issue with its cruise control.
“Due to a software issue, the Cruise Control function may not operate as intended and could cause unintentional acceleration when deactivated,” the company says in its recall notice.
“An unintentional acceleration when using the Cruise Control function may increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
- A total of 1766 vehicles are affected
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected vehicle, you should contact your local Nissan dealership to schedule an appointment to have your cruise control software updated, free of charge.
If you have further questions you can contact Nissan Australia on 1800 035 035.
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Jade Credentino is an automotive journalist currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Jade has had a chance to review a variety of vehicles and particularly enjoys SUVs. She enjoys traveling and going on road trips exploring Australia.
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