2026 Roush Nissan Frontier PRO4X R Steering Recall 26V242000 (Roush C-26001)
NHTSA recall 26V242000 (Roush recall C-26001) covers about 1,217 2026 Roush Nissan Frontier PRO4X R vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Apr 15, 2026. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V242000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly)
Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro4X R vehicles. 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.
The risk
Loose or missing fasteners can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists May 22, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Roush recall number C-26001
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V242000 as C-26001. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "C-26001 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Roush Nissan Frontier PRO4X R | 2026 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 15, 2026
- Owner notification
- May 22, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Sep 25, 2025 to Mar 2, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Roush Performance Products, Inc.
Check your VIN for 26V242000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V242000 is open, call any Roush dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V242000 or C-26001). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V242000?
NHTSA recall 26V242000 (Roush recall C-26001) covers about 1,217 2026 Roush Nissan Frontier PRO4X R vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Apr 15, 2026. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro4X R vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V242000?
No. NHTSA's record for 26V242000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Roush dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V242000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Roush dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V242000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed." NHTSA lists May 22, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Roush recall number for 26V242000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as C-26001. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (C-26001) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V242000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V242000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.