United StatesCertain 2026 Nissan LEAF vehicles (VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov since July 7, 2026) are affected; owners can identify involved vehicles by VIN lookup. Nissan is recalling them because the outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system from securing properly and fails FMVSS 208. Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies free of charge; interim owner letters were mailed July 28, 2026, additional remedy letters are anticipated October 28, 2026, and owners may contact Nissan at 800-647-7261 (recall R26A7).
What's being recalled
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) 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 (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V425000; Manufacturer campaign R26A7
The hazard
An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.
The official notice
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