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Nissan Armada Technical Service Bulletin # NHTSA10V208000 Date: 100512
Recall 10V208000: Lower Front Control Arm Defect
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Infiniti/QX56 2010
Nissan/Armada 2010
Nissan/Frontier 2010
Nissan/Pathfinder 2010
Nissan/Titan 2010
Nissan Armada 2wd v8 5.6L Parts Service 280
Nissan/Xterra 2010
MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 12, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V208000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 41649
SUMMARY:
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.
REMEDY:
Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 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
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Nissan Armada Technical Service Bulletin # NHTSA10V208000 Date: 100512
Recall 10V208000: Lower Front Control Arm Defect
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Infiniti/QX56 2010
Nissan/Armada 2010
Nissan/Frontier 2010
Nissan/Pathfinder 2010
Nissan/Titan 2010
Nissan Armada 2wd v8 5.6L Parts Service 280
Nissan/Xterra 2010
MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 12, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V208000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 41649
SUMMARY:
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.
REMEDY:
Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 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
