NHTSA Campaign 23V496000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Issued by Nissan North America, Inc. · Reported Jul 18, 2023 · 11,824 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

Consequence

Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NISSAN KICKS 2021 11,824
NISSAN VERSA 2021 11,824

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V496000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.