NHTSA recall 21V-138: Steering

Nissan North America, Inc. · Reported March 4, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Steering recall

21V-138
March 4, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
Safety risk
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V138000
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
Report dateMarch 4, 2021
ComponentSteering:Linkages:TIE ROD Assembly
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Nissan Altima2 recalls total2020 Nissan Altima6 recalls total

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