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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 23V496📅 Jul 19, 2023

2021 Nissan Kicks & 2021 Nissan Versa recall: steering

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
23V496000
Manufacturer recall #
PMA26
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
11,824
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-867-7669
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 8, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V496 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V496?

2021 Nissan Kicks & 2021 Nissan Versa. 11,824 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nissan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-867-7669.