NHTSA recall 21V-138 (21V138000)
steering recall reported March 4, 2021 - about 2,407 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V138000
- Also written as
- 21V-138
- Manufacturer number
- PC795
- Reported
- March 4, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,407
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-138 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.