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Nissan Sentra Tie Rods May Be Bent

NHTSA campaign 21V461000 · Reported Jun 17, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

A broken tie rod can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V461000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 17, 2021
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Part affected	Steering:linkages:tie ROD Assembly
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Nissan is recalling certain Sentra vehicles because the left and/or right tie rod may be bent. A bent tie rod can break while the vehicle is being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Nissan dealer, or call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V461000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2020 Nissan Sentra
2021 Nissan Sentra

Who to contact

Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-867-7669

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Nissan Steering Recalls Involving Tie Rods, Bolts, and Power Assist · all 8 Nissan recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.