Regional Jet 700 ER/LR (CRJ700)
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Aircraft Equipment Problem Dissipated; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
Immediately after rotating we received a STEERING FAIL caution message. The tiller was not touched or contacted by any objects. We accomplished the QRH which did not remedy the situation. We contacted dispatch and decided that a landing in ZZZ was desired. Upon reaching ZZZ a low approach to check the orientation of the nose wheel was offered and accepted. After being notified that the nose appeared straight we made an approach and landing. We did not brace but did have ARFF standing by. While slowing below 80 knots the aircraft began to uncontrollably veer right. We attempted to use differential reverse thrust and braking but the aircraft continued its right trend towards the grass. I applied maximum braking and the aircraft came to a stop before exiting the runway. We advised ATC and ran the system reset procedure. This cleared the steering message and we taxied to the gate under our own power. While taxiing in we missed the turn onto taxiway 1 and received alternate instructions to taxi in via 2.
CRJ-700 Captain reported the nose wheel steering failed shortly after takeoff; which resulted in an air return.