NISSAN SENTRA 2020: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V581000

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R23B3

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 236238

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.

A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Interim letters were mailed October 5, 2023. A second letter will be mailed once the final remedy is available, anticipated to be Fall 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.

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.