Vehicle recall 21V402000 · May 27, 2021
Nissan GT-R, Nissan Murano and 3 more models
The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
- Consequence
- The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V402000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 2021
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Owner notification
- July 26, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,276
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle; Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Infiniti Q50 (2021): 2021
- Infiniti QX50 (2021): 2021
- Infiniti QX60 (2020): 2020
- Nissan GT-R (2021): 2021
- Nissan Murano (2020): 2020
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