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Nissan Versa and Kicks may lose power steering assist

NHTSA campaign 22V693000 · Reported 2022-09-15 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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A sudden jump in steering effort can catch you off guard and lead to a crash, but the notice does not tell owners to stop driving while they wait for the free repair.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2021 Nissan Versa and Kicks vehicles, an electrical connection inside the power steering sensor can cut out now and then. That sensor tells the car how hard you are turning the wheel, and if the connection drops, the power assist shuts off. The steering still works, but the wheel suddenly becomes much harder to turn, especially at low speeds like parking or pulling out of a driveway.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is part of campaign 22V693000 (Nissan calls it PMA10 / PMA25).
2. Call your Nissan dealer, or Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, to schedule an inspection.
3. The dealer will check the steering column sensor and replace the column if needed, free of charge.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-867-7669

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.