| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V138000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V628000 |
| Summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.' |
| Consequence | A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
2021 Nissan Altima Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2021 Nissan Altima have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2021 Nissan Altima has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Nissan Altima recalls?
A: The 2021 Nissan Altima recalls include: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
A: Yes, the 2021 Nissan Altima has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Nissan Altima recalls?
A: The 2021 Nissan Altima recalls include: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.