The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V115000·Announced 2010-03-24

Nissan Recalls 2010 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra for Air Bag Fastener Defect

Nissan is recalling certain 2010 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles because air bag fasteners may not be tightened properly, potentially affecting deployment in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag deployment trajectory and steering column integrity) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles manufactured between February 22, 2010, and March 13, 2010. The recall addresses a defect where the fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module and the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

In the event of a crash, this defect could affect the deployment trajectory of the passenger front air bag. Additionally, the fasteners could come out of the steering column positioning bracket, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the steering column and passenger front air bag fasteners. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN XTERRA, PATHFINDER
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Steering Column
Hazard
Affected units
4,038

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 (2)

  • XTERRA
  • PATHFINDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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