The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10E019000·Announced 2010-05-20

Nissan Recalls Front and Rear Lower Links for Welding Defect

Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links sold as replacement parts for 2004-2010 Titan, Armada, QX56, Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles due to improper welding that may not meet strength specifications.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension component) where weld separation could lead to a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain front and rear lower links sold between November 25, 2009, and May 14, 2010, as replacement parts for model year 2004 through 2010 Titan, Armada, and QX56 vehicles, and model years 2005 through 2010 Frontier, Xterra, and Pathfinder vehicles. The affected parts include specific part numbers such as 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, and 551A1ZQ00A.

The lower control link assembly features two cylindrical collars that form the inboard attachment points to the chassis. Due to an improper welding process, some of these collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications. If the collar weld separates, vehicle handling will deteriorate, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected lower links free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN, INFINITI XTERRA, TITAN, ARMADA, QX56
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension Component
Hazard
Affected units
1,873

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • XTERRA
  • TITAN
  • ARMADA
  • QX56
  • PATHFINDER
  • FRONTIER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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