Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
XTERRA
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V115000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100222
End Of Manufacture
20100313
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4038
Date Owners Notified
20100419
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100324