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2020 NISSAN Sentra STEERING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #23V581000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The tie rod assembly in your Sentra helps steer your vehicle by connecting the steering wheel to the wheels. In certain 2020-2022 models, the tie rod may bend.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod bends and breaks, you could lose control of your steering wheel while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, and once new parts are available, they'll replace both tie rods for free. If you're experiencing steering issues, contact your dealer for transport assistance and scheduling.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Critical #21V461000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The tie rod assembly in your Sentra is like a long metal arm that helps steer your vehicle. In some 2020-2021 models, this arm might be bent.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod breaks, you could lose control of your steering, making it harder to stay on course. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will check your tie rods and replace them if they're bent – at no cost to you. Schedule the inspection as soon as you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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