NHTSA safety recalls
2021 Nissan Altima Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Altima. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2021 Nissan Altima as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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23V628000Back Over Prevention · Sensing System · Camera
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundNissan 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."
23V628000 at NHTSA21V138000Steering · Linkages · Tie Rod Assembly
A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
The riskA detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeNissan 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.
What was foundNissan 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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