Nissan Ariya: Steering — critical fasteners

Affects Nissan Ariya · 2023 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational