The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V138000·Announced 2021-03-04

2020-2021 Nissan Altima tie rod fastener defect may cause steering loss

Nissan is recalling certain 2020-2021 Altima vehicles because the tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly. This could cause the fastener to detach and result in loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting steering control. The tie rod ball joint fastener defect can cause loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the rubric criterion for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles due to a defect in the steering tie rod assembly. Specifically, the tie rod ball joint fastener was not properly tightened during manufacturing.

When the tie rod ball joint fastener becomes loose, it can detach from the steering knuckle. This can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Owners of affected 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles should contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769 or visit www.safercar.gov. Nissan dealers will tighten or replace the fasteners at no cost to the owner. Recall notification began on March 31, 2021. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN ALTIMA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering Linkage
Hazard
Affected units
2,407

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ALTIMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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