Recall 24V479 affects 5,929 2024 Nissan Frontier trucks for a front right lower link ball joint defect. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 5,929 2024 Frontier trucks because the front right-side lower link was built with an oversized ball joint, which can corrode and separate. Ball joint separation can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk; Nissan dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front right lower link on the 2024 Nissan Frontier is a lower suspension arm on the front right side. It helps hold the front wheel in the correct position while the suspension moves. Its ball joint is the pivot point between the lower link and the steering knuckle, so the wheel can turn and move up and down without the joint pulling apart.
On affected Frontier trucks, a supplier production issue left the front right ball joint oversized for the lower link. That changes the press fit, which is the tight mechanical grip that holds the ball joint in the lower link. With too little grip, corrosion and normal suspension loads can let the ball joint separate from the lower link.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not expect noise, vibration, or a warning light before the joint separates.
Who's affected?
Both listed repair areas trace to the front right lower link used in pickup trucks built from January 29, 2024, to March 4, 2024.
| 2024 Nissan Frontier | lower control arm |
|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Frontier | steering linkage |
| Units affected | 5,929 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the recall repair soon and avoid ignoring any new steering or suspension problem. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Nissan Frontier is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free front right-side lower link replacement that fixes the ball-joint separation risk.
- Bring the owner letter Nissan mailed August 15, 2024, or reference recall number 24V479 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, because ball joint separation can cause loss of steering control.
- Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with questions and mention Nissan recall PD109.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician replaces the front right side lower link. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, so the dealer repair is free. Nissan is not offering a separate reimbursement program because the affected vehicles are under warranty. If you already have paperwork for a related lower link or ball joint repair, ask the service desk how the existing warranty coverage applies.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| June 26, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| June 28, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 15, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 15, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 15, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V479?
Recall 24V479 covers 5,929 2024 Nissan Frontier trucks with a front right-side lower link defect. An oversized ball joint can corrode and separate from the lower link, which can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Nissan dealers replace the lower link for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Nissan Frontier is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 24V479. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule replacement of the front right-side lower link. Reference Nissan recall number PD109 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Nissan dealers will replace the front right-side lower link free of charge at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of steering control. Nissan reported that the oversized ball joint can corrode and separate from the front right-side lower link. If that happens while driving, crash risk increases. Schedule the free dealer repair after your VIN confirms the truck is included.
When were owners notified about this Nissan Frontier recall?
Nissan mailed owner notification letters on August 15, 2024. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Nissan dealer with recall number PD109. Nissan customer service is at 1-800-867-7669.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V479000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V479 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V479000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →