Recall 10V072000: Inspect Replace Brake Pedal Assembly

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Infiniti/QX56 2008-2010

Nissan/Armada 2008-2010

Nissan/Quest 2008-2009

Nissan/Titan 2008-2010

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 26, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V072000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals and Linkages

Potential Number of Units Affected: 179383

SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Titan, Armada, and Infiniti QX56, and model year 2008-2009 Nissan Quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.

CONSEQUENCE:
The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 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 http://www.safercar.gov.