The steering shaft sector is a critical part in your vehicle's steering system. It's the part that connects your steering wheel to the wheels. In some 2010 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra models, the fasteners that hold this part in place might not be tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a crash, the airbag in front of you might not deploy correctly. Also, the steering shaft could come loose, making it harder to control your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect the steering column and tighten the fasteners to the right amount, and replace any missing ones free of charge. This repair is already underway, so you should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
NISSAN HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2010 TO MARCH 13, 2010. ON SOME OF THE POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE FASTENERS SECURING THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG MODULE, AND ALSO THE FASTENERS SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT POSITIONING BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TRAJECTORY MIGHT BE AFFECTED. THE FASTENERS COULD POSSIBLY COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN POSITIONING BRACKET INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG FASTENERS AND ANY MISSING FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED AND ALL LOOSE FASTENERS WILL BE RETIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
The air bag cover in your vehicle has a small plastic emblem that might crack and break loose during a crash. This emblem helps keep the air bag in place and prevents it from getting damaged.
Risk if Unfixed
If the emblem breaks loose during a crash, it could become a sharp projectile that could hit and injure you or a passenger. This is a serious safety risk and should be fixed right away.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the air bag cover's emblem for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible, especially since you've already received a recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
The lower control arm in your vehicle is a crucial part that connects the suspension to the chassis. It's made up of two cylindrical collars that help keep things stable. However, in some cases, the welding on these collars might not be strong enough.
Risk if Unfixed
If one of the welds fails, the control arm can break, making your vehicle handle poorly. This could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty lower link with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.
The lower control arm in your vehicle is a metal piece that connects the suspension to the chassis. It has two cylindrical collars that attach it, but in some cases, these collars weren't welded correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the welds fail, the collar could come loose, making your vehicle harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect and repair the lower control arm assembly at no cost to you. They'll ensure the welds meet the necessary strength specifications to prevent any issues.
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NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. 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 REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
The Garmin Nuvi GPS system in your vehicle is a computer that helps you navigate. It contains a small battery that can overheat and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your dealer will arrange for a Garmin technician to replace the battery and add a new spacer to prevent overheating, and this repair is free for you.
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Original — What Happened
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
