NHTSA Recall 21V138000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,407 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Nissan Altima.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | PC795 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 4, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 31, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V138000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.