NHTSASEAT BELTS
Nissan North America, Inc. - Rear Seat Belts May Not Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
Published: July 2, 2026Recall ID: 26V425000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Rear Seat Belts May Not Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rear Seat Belts May Not Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V425000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V425000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Corrective action | 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, anticipated by winter 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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. |
| Consequence summary | An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | R26A7 |
| Potentially affected | 3788 |
| Report received date | 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |