2010 Nissan Frontier recalls

Defect: 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.

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

Dealers will replace the driver’s 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.

Owner notification: December 8, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

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.

Owner notification: September 16, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Defect: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 nissan frontier king cab vehicles manufactured from june 10, 2010 through june 26, 2010. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the weld between the tether anchor and the seat gusset bracket is out-of-specification. as a result, and based on nissan's engineering judgment, the tether anchor could separate from the seat when tested under the conditions required by the standard.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the tether anchorage could separate from the vehicle seat increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in a child seat that uses the tether anchor.

The seat gusset containing the tether anchorage will be replaced with a new one free of charge. the safety recall began on august 30, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Owner notification: August 30, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

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.

Owner notification: May 20, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.