Recall R24B2: Battery State of Charge

[fuse]

Back to the recall, it's for 2018 to 2020 Leafs. Apparently 2021 and later years aren't affected? That's weird... Did the charging algorithm actually change on the 2021 models?

2018-2020 of a particular battery type or model, or all of them?

 

[Chad E. Mo]

2018-2020 of a particular battery type or model, or all of them?

Seems to vary... it's not clear why.

My VIN shows the recall.

 

[Chad E. Mo]

The Car Guide reports it will be a software patch.
https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/art...led-as-battery-could-melt-when-fast-charging/

 

[Jerther]

From the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database:

 

[medic2442]

The recall is for 2018 to 2020 Leafs. Apparently 2021 and later years aren't affected? That's weird... Did the charging algorithm actually change on the 2021 models?


Unfortunately not. From what I've read for this recall, Nissan will only apply a software patch.

I have a 2018 SV and when I plug in my VIN it tells me there is no recall. I wonder if that a fluke cause it did not show the backup camera either and I got the wiring harness replaced as a part of that recall.

 

[OntarioSV2018]

I have a 2018 SV and when I plug in my VIN it tells me there is no recall. I wonder if that a fluke cause it did not show the backup camera either and I got the wiring harness replaced as a part of that recall.

Me too; my 2018 SV does not show up in the recall when I plug my VIN in.

 

[nlspace]

The recall notice in post #44 clearly shows that it only applies to model years 2019 2020. Did you not take the time to read it?

 

[OntarioSV2018]

The recall notice in post #44 clearly shows that it only applies to model years 2019 2020. Did you not take the time to read it?

I did read it; I just plugged my number in anyway because it took 2 seconds. But I keep seeing people post about 2018 being included in it, so I wanted to confirm it for people here who didn't read the recall.

 

[Jerther]

Guilty as well... I posted the canadian recall details but I still thought 2018 was included for some reason.

2018 is an odd year for the LEAF...

 

[STEEV]

New recall issued. I personally haven’t had issues with my battery, but I’ve been seeing others on this forum with battery health issues. Not sure if this will help or if this is another problem?

BATTERY SOC​

Effective Date: September 19th, 2024
NHTSA ID: TBD
NISSAN ID: R24B2

Summary
Affected vehicles may experience excessive lithium deposits within battery cells, increasing the electrical resistance and potentially causing a fluctuation in the state of charge. While an affected vehicle is Level 3 quick charging, the increased electrical resistance could result in rapid heating of the battery.

Risk
While an affected vehicle is Level 3 quick charging, the increased electrical resistance could result in rapid heating of the battery. If quick charging continues, a battery fire may occur increasing the risk of injury. Customers are instructed not to use Level 3 quick charging via the CHAdeMO connector until the remedy is completed
Remedy
Nissan is currently developing a remedy plan that is expected to be available November 2024.

Does anyone know if this is relevant to ZE1 Leafs from Dec17 onwards built in japan?
Or the UK built versions?
Thank you

 

[cwerdna]

Finally NHTSA/Safercar.gov has it. This only helps for US market Leafs since NHTSA is a US only body.

https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/NISSAN/LEAF/5%2520HB/FWD#recalls points to 2019 and 2020.
"September 19, 2024 NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000
Fire Risk from Quick Charging Battery

A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000
Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 23,887

Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

Remedy
Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed in October 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated in November 2024. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24B2..."

There are only currently 3 associated docs, which will for sure grow:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V700-1828.PDF
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCAK-24V700-6101.pdf
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V700-8676.pdf
"Certain Model Year 2019-2020 Nissan LEAF vehicles equipped with the quick charge
port (for Level 3 charging via CHAdeMO connector) and manufactured from August
29, 2018 to November 3, 2020 at the Nissan Smyrna plant.

Based on Nissan production records, this issue can affect certain Model Year 2019 –
2020 LEAF vehicles during Level 3 quick charging."

 

[Oostenrijker]

Does anyone know if this is relevant to ZE1 Leafs from Dec17 onwards built in japan?
Or the UK built versions?
Thank you

No not yet: it seems it either has no tip priority? If my 2019 Leaf Tekna has danger to catch fire while fast charging, than I would wanna know it today rather then tomorrow.

But then again with previous recalls they did the same, and dealerships don't take the potential danger seriously at all.

 

[barnesjohn00]

My guess is that'll be their solution, to throttle the QC making it slower than it already is...but we'll see.

 

[ryanteck]

No not yet: it seems it either has no tip priority? If my 2019 Leaf Tekna has danger to catch fire while fast charging, than I would wanna know it today rather then tomorrow.

But then again with previous recalls they did the same, and dealerships don't take the potential danger seriously at all.

I guess the question is if it's certain batches or a manufacturing process, and to what level is assembled in each location.

It looks like potentially at least some part of the battery is made in each respective plant, weather this is the cells themselves or just assembled into the finished packs. But there's a chance UK ones aren't affected.