Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The lower control arm in your vehicle is a crucial part that connects the suspension to the frame. In some cases, the welds on this part may not be strong enough, which could lead to a serious issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the welds fail, the control arm could break, causing your vehicle to handle poorly. This could make it harder to steer and control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the affected lower control arm with a stronger one, at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you'll receive a notification when it's time to schedule the fix.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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