Steering: linkagesRecall 21V-170 · 2020 Nissan Murano
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 21V-170 covers 15,223 2020 Nissan Murano for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V170000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano vehicles. The left and/or right-hand transverse link may not have been manufactured correctly, which could result in it separating from the ball joint.
The risk
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transverse link's lot codes, and if necessary, replace them and perform a vehicle alignment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC797.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.