Buy me a coffee
💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V115📅 Mar 24, 2010

2010 Nissan Pathfinder & 2010 Nissan Xterra recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Nissan has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles manufactured from february 22, 2010 to march 13, 2010. On some of the potentially affected vehicles, the fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module, and also the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the passenger front air bag deployment trajectory might be affected. The fasteners could possibly come out of the steering column positioning bracket increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the steering column and the passenger front air bag fasteners and 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V115000
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,038
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 19, 2010
Built
Feb 22, 2010 – Mar 13, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V115 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V115?

2010 Nissan Pathfinder & 2010 Nissan Xterra. 4,038 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nissan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-647-7261.