2021 Nissan Kicks and Nissan Versa recall: electric power assist system
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 18, 2023. It covers about 11,824 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11,824
- reported
- Jul 18, 2023
- owners notified
- Sep 8, 2023
- related complaints
- 7
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V496000
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Kicks 2021 2021
- Nissan Versa 2021 2021
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 23V496000
Is there a recall on the 2021 Nissan Kicks and Nissan Versa electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 23V496000, reported on July 18, 2023, covers about 11,824 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V496000?
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 recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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