Date: 14.05.2010
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Arm
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Consequencs:
If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
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.
Date: 24.03.2010
Component: Steering > Gear Box > Shaft Sector
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
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.
Date: 24.03.2010
Component: Air Bags > Frontal > Sensor/control Module
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
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.
Date: 19.12.2011
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Description:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. as a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.
Consequencs:
If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. the safety recall began on january 30, 2012. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Date: 19.12.2011
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Description:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. as a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.
Consequencs:
If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. the safety recall began on january 30, 2012. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
