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Nissan Sentra Recall 23V581: Bent Tie Rods Can Break and Cause Loss of Steering

NHTSA campaign 23V581, reported August 15, 2023, 236,238 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The left and/or right steering tie rod may bend. A bent tie rod can break, which can cause a loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash. Warning signs include an off-center steering wheel or vibration while driving.

If you notice an off-center steering wheel or vibration, contact your dealer and ask for transport assistance. Dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that are bent or broken, free of charge, as an interim repair. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace both the left and right tie rods, also free of charge. Owners who previously had repairs under recall 21V-461 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. For help, contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 and reference recall R23B3. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V581Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Risk
A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace both left and right tie rods, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23B3. This recall replaces and expands recall number 21V-461. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-461 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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 Sentra202020212022