The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
The risk
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 23V-067 (23V067000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | PC944, PC945, PC946 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | February 10, 2023 |
| Owners notified | December 8, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 404,690 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2008 Nissan Armada
- 2009 Nissan Armada
- 2010 Nissan Armada
- 2011 Nissan Armada
- 2008 Nissan Frontier
- 2009 Nissan Frontier
- 2010 Nissan Frontier
- 2011 Nissan Frontier
- 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2008 Nissan Quest
- 2009 Nissan Quest
- 2008 Nissan Titan
- 2009 Nissan Titan
- 2010 Nissan Titan
- 2011 Nissan Titan
- 2008 Nissan Xterra
- 2009 Nissan Xterra
- 2010 Nissan Xterra
- 2011 Nissan Xterra
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2008 Nissan Armada airbag problems 11
- 2009 Nissan Armada airbag problems 2
- 2010 Nissan Armada airbag problems 6
- 2011 Nissan Armada airbag problems 4
- 2008 Nissan Frontier airbag problems 21
- 2009 Nissan Frontier airbag problems 9
- 2010 Nissan Frontier airbag problems 19
- 2011 Nissan Frontier airbag problems 16
- 2008 Nissan Pathfinder airbag problems 41
- 2009 Nissan Pathfinder airbag problems 11
- 2010 Nissan Pathfinder airbag problems 11
- 2011 Nissan Pathfinder airbag problems 12
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 23V-067 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the driver's airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 404,690 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.