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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V496000

2021 Nissan Kicks | 2021 Nissan Versa — Steering: electric power assist system

Published July 19, 2023 · Recall initiated: July 18, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V496000, published July 19, 2023 and initiated July 18, 2023. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2021 Nissan Kicks | 2021 Nissan Versa — Steering: electric power assist system.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
NISSAN
Model
KICKS
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Lot
2021 NISSAN KICKS | 2021 NISSAN VERSA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2021 Nissan Kicks | 2021 Nissan Versa — Steering: electric power assist system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V496000 on July 19, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: KICKS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)