NHTSA Recall 21V170000: Linkages (steering)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,223 vehicles. It affects 2020 Nissan Murano.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V170000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | PC797 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES |
| Report received | March 11, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 6, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.
Safety risk
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC797.
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 21V170000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Murano | 2020 |
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.