A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly

Date Announced
MAR 04, 2021
Vehicles Affected
2,407
Nissan Recall #
PC795
NHTSA Campaign #
21V138000
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.
Actions
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.
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