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March 4, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V138000
Tie Rod Ball Joint Fastener Not Tightened Properly
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V138
Manufacturer ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,407
Summary
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.
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.
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.