CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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 column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering torque sensor can disable the power steering assist. When this happens, the steering effort needed to turn the wheel increases, especially at low speeds, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own a 2021 Nissan Kicks or 2021 Nissan Versa, check your VIN for open recalls. Nissan will mail owner notification letters, expected to be sent November 9, 2022. Authorized dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column if necessary, at no cost to you.
You can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with questions about this recall.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Kicks | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | 2021 |