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- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The steering wheel bolt may have been tightened incorrectly or not installed.
- Risk
- A steering wheel with a loose or missing bolt can detach from the steering column, causing a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport and immediate repair if the steering wheel feels loose when gently rocking the wheel forward and back with their hands. Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt, free of charge. Nissan began notifying owners on March 2, 2023 via phone and will follow up with owner notification letters beginning on March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC956.
- 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
Certain 2023 vehicles may have a steering wheel bolt that was tightened incorrectly or was never installed. A loose or missing bolt can allow the steering wheel to detach from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.
If the steering wheel feels loose when you gently rock it forward and back by hand, contact your dealer right away for transport to a dealership and an immediate repair. The dealer will replace the steering wheel bolt at no cost to you. You can also call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with questions. Nissan began notifying owners by phone on March 2, 2023, and owner letters will follow starting March 30, 2023.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the official NHTSA or manufacturer recall lookup websites.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Redundant Ariya | 2023 |
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