Nissan recalls certain 2020-2021 Altima vehicles due to potential tie rod ball joint detachment causing loss of steering control. Owners must contact Nissan for free repairs.
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Nissan is recalling certain 2020-2021 Altima vehicles because a tie rod ball joint fastener may not be tightened properly, which could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. This affects vehicles purchased between 2020 and 2021. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79922-nissan-2020-altima-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79922-nissan-2020-altima-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V138000
“Nissan 2020 Altima Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79922-nissan-2020-altima-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control. Based on NHTSA recall 21V138000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V138000).
A tie rod ball joint fastener that wasn't tightened properly can detach from the steering knuckle. This causes loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific model year and trim levels are most at risk due to potential steering loss.
Check if your 2020-2021 Nissan Altima has a tie rod ball joint fastener that wasn't tightened properly. The recall covers vehicles purchased between 2020 and 2021.
Owners should contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769 to schedule a free repair.
Dealers will tighten or replace the tie rod ball joint fasteners 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. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795.
The recall number is PC795.
The recall began March 31, 2021.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2020-2021 Nissan Altima with a tie rod ball joint fastener that wasn't tightened properly.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V138000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 21V138000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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