Nissan · United States · High
Nissan Murano: Steering — linkages
Affects Nissan Murano · 2020 — about 15K vehicles.
The hazard
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational