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Nissan’s Leaf Recall Shows How Narrow EV Battery Defects Can Still Trigger Major Fire Risks
Nissan has recalled 51 new Leaf EVs after investigators linked two vehicle fires to a battery-cell manufacturing defect that can trigger an internal short circuit even when a car is parked and unplugged.
Key Takeaways
- Nissan recalled 51 new Leaf EVs over a battery-cell manufacturing defect.
- The fault can create an internal short circuit and fire risk even when a vehicle is parked and unplugged.
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