Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V169000 Reported March 11, 2021

Tire failure may cause sudden air loss

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 36,141 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V169000
Manufacturer Campaign
PC798
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
36,141
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 11, 2021
Completion Rate
97.73

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V169000 or campaign PC798.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V169000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V169000?

NHTSA recall 21V169000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on March 11, 2021. It addresses: Tire failure may cause sudden air loss. The recall affects approximately 36,141 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V169000 or the manufacturer campaign number PC798. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.