Canada2026 Nissan LEAF vehicles are affected; the rear outboard seat belts may have defective automatic locking retractors (ALR) that can prevent the belt from properly locking to secure a child seat. Because a seat belt that is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash, Nissan recommends using the vehicle’s lower universal anchorage system (UAS) when securing a child seat. Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear outboard seat belt(s).
How to identify it
2026 Nissan LEAF
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belts may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Note: The vehicle's lower universal anchorage system (UAS) is not affected by this defect and may still be used to secure a child seat.
A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do
To reduce the safety risk, Nissan recommends using the vehicle's UAS system when securing a child seat. Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear outboard seat belt(s).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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