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Roush 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro4X R Vehicles

The 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro4X R may have loose or missing fasteners, causing loss of steering and control.

What happened

Roush Performance Products, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro4X R vehicles because the cotter pins for the upper control arm ball joint and steering tie rod ends may not have been installed, and fasteners may not be properly tightened. Loose or missing fasteners can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 1,217 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2026.

Dealers will replace the cotter pins, and replace or tighten fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026.

What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. You are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Free of charge.
  3. Dealers will replace the cotter pins, and replace or tighten fasteners as necessary, free of charge. You may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the cotter pins, and replace or tighten fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. Roush's number for this recall is C-26001.

Is your Roush affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Roush

  • Nissan Frontier PRO4X R (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Roush Performance Products, Inc.
Component
Do not drive
Risk

Do not drive

NHTSA says not to drive it until it is repaired.

NHTSA warning · How risk is rated

Campaign
26V242000
Vehicles affected
1,217
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
C-26001
Manufacturer phone
1-800-597-6874

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)