The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V461000·Announced 2021-06-17

2020-2021 Nissan Sentra Vehicles Recalled for Bent Tie Rod Defects

Nissan is recalling 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles because the left or right tie rod may be bent. A bent tie rod can break, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

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 is a structural vehicle defect involving the steering linkage assembly. The tie rods can be bent, potentially breaking and causing loss of steering control. While no injuries or deaths have been reported, the confirmed structural defect warrants a Severe rating per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod in the steering linkage assembly may be bent. A bent tie rod can break, potentially causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Approximately 138,736 vehicles are potentially affected by this defect (NHTSA Campaign Number 21V461000).

Owners should contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected tie rods at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 5, 2021. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN SENTRA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
138,736

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)

  • SENTRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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