Recall 23V496000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Report Date

20230718

Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2021	NISSAN	KICKS
2021	NISSAN	VERSA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.