Nissan recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Nissan Altima 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V138000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 4, 2021
- Owners notified
- Mar 31, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,407
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nissan recall: Air bags Aug 12, 2026
- Nissan recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jan 20, 2026
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 27, 2025
- Nissan recall: Steering Dec 21, 2023
- Nissan recall: Back over prevention Sep 8, 2023
- Nissan recall: Tires Mar 11, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.