NHTSA Recall 23V496000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V496000; Date: Jul. 18, 2023
loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Nissan Kicks; 2021 Nissan Versa
Component: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 11,824
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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. 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 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.
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