| NHTSA Recall # | 71719 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 10V208000 |
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| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Supplier | NISSAN |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Date of notification | 20/05/10 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 20/11/09 |
| End date of manufacturing | 03/03/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 14/05/10 |
| Report created | 14/05/10 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 41649 |
| Defect 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 summary | If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall 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 . |