Nissan LEAF Recall: Rear Seat Belt Retractors
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Nissan is recalling 3,788 model year 2026 LEAF vehicles because the outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system from securing properly. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 3,788 units of 2026 Nissan LEAF vehicles. Nissan’s recall number is R26A7 and NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V425000.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026, with full remedy letters anticipated by winter 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 800-647-7261. VINs involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.
Why This Matters
An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V425000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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Similar severity timing
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Frequently Asked Questions
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