The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V371000·Announced 2010-08-09

Nissan Recalls 2010 Armada Vehicles for Defective Second Row Seat Hinge

Nissan is recalling 174 model year 2010 Armada vehicles because the second row center seat hinge may not lock properly, increasing injury risk 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 structural vehicle defect (seat hinge) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured between June 7, 2010, and June 11, 2010. The recall involves 174 vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems."

The defect involves the second row center seat hinge assembly, which was manufactured out of specification. This issue may prevent the rear center seatback from fully locking in the upright, in-use position. In the event of a crash, the second row center seat may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Dealers will inspect the second row center seat hinges and lock for proper function. If the seat does not lock as designed, the second row center seat hinge assembly 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN ARMADA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
174

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 (1)

  • ARMADA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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