NHTSA recall record

Nissan Altima tie rod recall — NHTSA campaign 21V138000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly,…

tie rodcomponent
21V138000official record ID
Mar 4, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V138000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmNissan North America, Inc.
ComponentSTEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report dateMar 4, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

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.

Potential consequence

A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

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.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA notes

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.

What to do next

Use the NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN for the most precise vehicle-specific result, then follow the remedy instructions provided by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. A model-level campaign page cannot confirm whether a particular VIN is affected.

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