The problem
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.
The risk
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 21V-138 (21V138000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | PC795 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly |
| Report date | March 4, 2021 |
| Owners notified | March 31, 2021 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,407 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the steering
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 21V-138 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,407 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.