Recall 23V496000 scope

Affected units
11,824
Vehicles identified
2
Makes involved
1
Model years
1

Recall 23V496000

RANDALL COMMERCIAL BODY, INC. • STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM • reported Jul 18, 2023 • • 11,824 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
23V496000
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Make
NISSAN
Model Years
2021
Affected Units
11,824
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

Nissan North America, Inc. Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Component Frequency
Steering cited in 4.6% of recent recalls
138 of 3,009 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Steering-class component.
Manufacturer Density
RANDALL COMMERCIAL BODY, INC. has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

Defect 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.

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.

Key Dates

Report Date
Jul 18, 2023
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

2 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
NISSAN KICKS 2021
NISSAN VERSA 2021

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Other RANDALL COMMERCIAL BODY, INC. Recalls

Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
24V304000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 9,645
24V176000 SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER 12,019
24V156000 SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER 9,720
24V154000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 351
24V071000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 57,914
24V053000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR 6
23V882000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION 5
23V814000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE 20,051
23V791000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER 2
23V725000 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS 988

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching NISSAN from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V425000 SEAT BELTS 3,788
26V419000 POWER TRAIN 5,823
26V410000 POWER TRAIN 946
26V331000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 51,598
26V230000 AIR BAGS 47,928
26V188000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 51
26V145000 SEATS 15
26V081000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 318,782
26V080000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 323,917
26V023000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 26,432

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (NISSAN) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
DP26003 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
PE25005 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
PE24020 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
PE24017 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
PE24007 POWER TRAIN
PE23023 ENGINE
PE23020 ENGINE

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 113 related complaints, the most reported components are Structure:Body (25), Unknown Or Other (16), Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (11).

Complaint Component
2197833 VISIBILITY/WIPER
2099585 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2094423 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2092320 SEAT BELTS
2092828 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2092827 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2075452 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2075453 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2075451 SERVICE BRAKES
2071726 AIR BAGS
2086951 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2064590 STEERING
2173282 POWER TRAIN
2173283 STRUCTURE:BODY
2155436 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2062166 POWER TRAIN
2026503 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2026501 STEERING
2026502 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011843 VISIBILITY/WIPER
2094823 STRUCTURE:BODY
2011081 POWER TRAIN
2011080 ENGINE
2007238 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2007240 LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 23V496000

Complaint Component
1975659 STEERING

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 23V496000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 23V496000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner?
Recall 23V496000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet?
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected?
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy?
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue?
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN?
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle?
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for NISSAN KICKS 2021?
Browse all NISSAN recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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