Recall 10V208000: Lower Front Control Arm Defect

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Infiniti/QX56 2010

Nissan/Armada 2010

Nissan/Frontier 2010

Nissan/Pathfinder 2010

Nissan/Titan 2010

Nissan/Xterra 2010

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 12, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V208000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 41649

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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 is expected to begin during June 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.