NHTSA Recall 10V208000: Suspension: lower arm
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 41,649 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Infiniti QX56.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V208000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | May 14, 2010 |
| Owner notification | May 20, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 titan, armada, qx56, frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles manufactured from november 19, 2009 through march 3, 2010. The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. Due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications.
Safety risk
If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V208000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti QX56 | 2010 |
| Nissan Armada | 2010 |
| Nissan Frontier | 2010 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2010 |
| Nissan Titan | 2010 |
| Nissan Xterra | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.