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2018-2021 Nissan Altima and Nissan Titan recall: sidewall

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 11, 2021. It covers about 36,141 vehicles.

vehicles affected
36,141
reported
Mar 11, 2021
owners notified
May 11, 2021
related complaints
16

Tires: sidewall

What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Risk
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.

Recall number 21V169000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about tires problems.

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Questions about recall 21V169000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2021 Nissan Altima and Nissan Titan sidewall?

Yes. Recall 21V169000, reported on March 11, 2021, covers about 36,141 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V169000?

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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