NHTSA Recall 21V461000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 138,736 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Nissan Sentra.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V461000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | PM985 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 17, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 5, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Safety risk
A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V461000
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.