Nissan tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
The short version
Nissan North America, Inc. reported a problem with the linkages tie rod assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-138.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Nissan Altima |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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