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Nissan Sentra Recall 21V461: Bent Tie Rod Can Break and Cause Loss of Steering

NHTSA campaign 21V461, reported June 17, 2021, 138,736 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The left and/or right steering tie rod may be bent. A bent tie rod can break, which could cause a loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.

Authorized dealers will inspect the left and right tie rods and replace them as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. If you have questions, you can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V461Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Risk
A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.
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.

Affected vehicles

Nissan Sentra20202021