2024 Nissan Frontier · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
The front right-side lower link may have been manufactured with an oversized ball joint, which can result in corrosion and ball joint separation from the front right-side lower link.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 24V479000 includes certain 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Frontier vehicles. Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Steering effort, response or control may change, sometimes with a warning message
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2024 Nissan Frontier
- NHTSA campaign 24V479000
- The manufacturer filing lists 5,929 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will replace the front right-side lower link, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
Separate the diagnosis from the action.
Use the official recall remedy
Dealers will replace the front right-side lower link, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Useful before authorizing work
Read the method beside the problem
These guides explain the safety and evidence checks that apply to this problem file.
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Door may open or fail to latch
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2017 to 2018 Nissan Frontier · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
2020 to 2022 Nissan Frontier · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may allow a vehicle rollaway
The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.