Recalls for your 2010 Nissan Xterra

Recalls for 2010 Nissan Xterra

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)


Posted on: 2010-09-10
Description
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.

Consequence
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR


Posted on: 2010-03-24
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2010-03-24
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2010-09-10
Description
Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags.  The heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash.

Consequence
An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.

Corrective Action
Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge.  The safety recall began on september 14, 2010.  Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket marathon seat covers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on general motors, ford, chrysler, toyota, or nissan vehicles.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM


Posted on: 2010-05-14
Description
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.

Consequence
If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #6 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM


Posted on: 2010-05-21
Description
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.

Consequence
If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #13 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #15 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #16 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #17 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2023-02-10
Description
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.

Consequence
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023.  Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.  Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.