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Nissan Murano Recall 21V170: Steering Link May Separate, Risking Loss of Control

NHTSA campaign 21V170, reported March 11, 2021, 15,223 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some vehicles may have a left or right transverse link that was not manufactured correctly. The link could separate from its ball joint, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected vehicle, an authorized Nissan dealer will inspect the transverse link's lot codes at no charge. If needed, the link will be replaced and a vehicle alignment will be performed, also free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021. You can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 and reference recall PC797.

Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included, and schedule a dealer visit promptly if it is.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V170Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.
Risk
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC797.
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.

Affected vehicles

Nissan Murano2020