2021 Nissan Kicks vehicles recalled for power steering defect
Nissan is recalling 2021 Kicks vehicles due to an intermittent electrical connection in the power steering system that can disable power steering assist. Loss of power steering increases steering effort and crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a power steering defect that can disable critical steering assistance, significantly increasing crash risk. Although the affected component is safety-critical, no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Kicks vehicles due to a defect in the electric power steering system.
An intermittent electrical connection in the steering column torque sensor can cause the power steering assist to fail. When power steering assist is disabled, drivers will experience increased steering effort, particularly at low speeds, which increases the risk of losing vehicle control and being involved in a crash.
Approximately 11,824 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owners will receive notification letters beginning September 8, 2023. Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor and replace the steering column assembly if necessary, free of charge.
Owners should contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2021 NISSAN KICKS
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Hazard
- power-steering-failure
- electrical-fault
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 11,824
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- KICKS
- VERSA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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