A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• March 4, 2021 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Nissan PC795 2020-21 Altima Outer Socket (Tie Rod) Nuts - VSRC - Dealer Announcement
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4

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