The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V067000·Announced 2023-02-10

Nissan Recalls Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra for Air Bag Cover Defect

Nissan is recalling certain 2008-2011 vehicles because the driver's air bag cover emblem may crack and detach during deployment, posing an injury risk.

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 component) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential projectile hazards during deployment.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The affected vehicles include the Nissan Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra, Titan, and Frontier models from the specified model years.

Dealers will replace the driver's airbag cover to correct the issue. Owner letters were mailed on December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN ARMADA, TITAN, QUEST, PATHFINDER
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
404,690

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)

  • ARMADA
  • TITAN
  • QUEST
  • PATHFINDER
  • XTERRA
  • FRONTIER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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