2024 Nissan Frontier Lower Ball Joint Recall (24V479)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 5,929 vehicles · Reported June 26, 2024
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 5,929 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. 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. Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V479 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V479000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | PD109 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 26, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024 Nissan Frontier |
| Units affected | 5,929 |
| Build dates | January 29, 2024 to March 4, 2024 |
| Component | Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Ball Joint |
| Safety risk | Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Nissan Frontier in recall 24V479?
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.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Frontier vehicles. 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.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Frontier with recall 24V479?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the lower ball joint.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V479?
Recall 24V479 covers 5,929 vehicles: 2024 Nissan Frontier.
NHTSA lists 5,929 vehicles in this campaign, built January 29, 2024 to March 4, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nissan | Frontier |
What is the fix for the Frontier lower ball joint recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the front right-side lower link, free of charge.
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. Nissan's number for this recall is PD109.
When was recall 24V479 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 24V479 to NHTSA on June 26, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 15, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Nissan North America, Inc.'s filing). |
| March 4, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 26, 2024 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V479000. |
| August 15, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 27 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 35 days. If your Frontier was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Frontier is part of recall 24V479?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V479 is open on your Frontier, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V479000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Frontier owners do about recall 24V479?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V479000 applies to your Frontier.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the lower ball joint happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Frontier owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 24V479 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 22 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Nissan Frontier: 22 complaints in total, 3 about the suspension, wheels and tires
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
2024 Nissan vehicle was sold from Rock Hill Nissan with open voluntary recall on FRONT RH LOWER LINK on 7.18.2024.
2024 Nissan Frontier owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11606689, filed August 6, 2024
Sway bar was loose from manufacturer. Purchased 7/31. In the first two weeks of driving, I noticed an unusual sound when I turned the vehicle hard one way. At first I thought it was the frame flexing as it was new, however, it seemed to get worse.
2024 Nissan Frontier owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11620254, filed October 16, 2024
Can recall 24V479 make my Frontier a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 24V479000 does not automatically make your Frontier a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2024 Nissan Frontier returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Frontier went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V479
Is the 24V479000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed August 15, 2024.
How do I know if my Frontier is part of recall 24V479000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V479000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Nissan. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.