Recall 21V138000: 2020–2021 Nissan Altima

Report received

Mar 4, 2021

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected

2,407vehicles

Model years

2020–2021

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 Nissan Altima182 complaints
• 2021 Nissan Altima70 complaints