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2021 NISSAN ALTIMA Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

2 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 23V628000
Report Date: September 08, 2023

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description:

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."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~153,376 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 21V138000
Report Date: March 04, 2021

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description:

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.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~2,407 vehicles impacted

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