The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-115 (10V115000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive |
| Report date | March 24, 2010 |
| Owners notified | April 19, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 4,038 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-115 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,038 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.