Recall 10V208 covers 41,649 2010 Armada, QX56, Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier, and Titan vehicles for weak control-link welds. Repair is free at Nissan dealers.
Nissan is recalling 41,649 2010 Armada, QX56, Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier, and Titan vehicles because welds in the lower control link assembly do not meet strength specifications. If a collar weld separates, vehicle handling can deteriorate and raise crash risk; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The lower control link assembly is part of the front suspension on 2010 Nissan Armada, QX56, Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier, and Titan vehicles. It helps hold the lower part of the front wheel assembly in position while the suspension moves over bumps and the driver steers. Its inboard end attaches to the chassis through two cylindrical collars, so those attachment points have to stay strong.
On affected vehicles, the collars were made with welds that did not meet Nissan's strength specifications. A weak weld leaves the lower control link assembly less secure at the chassis attachment point. If that weld loses strength, the front suspension is no longer held exactly as designed, which is why the recall focuses on the lower control link assembly.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a noise, vibration, or dashboard light to tell you the weld has weakened.
Who's affected?
Spans 6 2010 models, all tied to the lower control arm.
| 2010 Nissan Armada | lower control arm |
|---|---|
| 2010 INFINITI QX56 | lower control arm |
| 2010 Nissan Xterra | lower control arm |
| 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | lower control arm |
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | lower control arm |
| 2010 Nissan Titan | lower control arm |
| Units affected | 41,649 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A separated collar weld degrades vehicle handling and increases the risk of a crash. If steering or handling feels abnormal, stop in a safe place and call a Nissan dealer. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall includes your 2010 Armada, QX56, Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier, or Titan.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer with your VIN and ask about the free lower-control-link repair.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V208 when you call.
- Schedule the lower-control-link repair that fixes the weak collar welds in the front suspension.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Stop driving and call the dealer if the vehicle handling changes.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician handles the recall repair for the affected lower control link assembly. Nissan's remedy states that dealers repair the vehicles free of charge, and the safety recall began on May 20, 2010. The filing does not name a specific replacement part or inspection step in the remedy text, so the service desk should confirm the exact repair procedure tied to recall 10V208 before work begins. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 14, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V208?
Recall 10V208 covers 41,649 2010 Nissan Armada, QX56, Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier, and Titan vehicles with lower control link collar welds that do not meet strength specifications. If a collar weld separates, handling deteriorates and crash risk increases. Nissan dealers repair the vehicles for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Nissan Armada, QX56, Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier, or Titan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V208. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask for the lower control link recall repair. Reference recall number 10V208 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Nissan's remedy says dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. Use recall number 10V208 when scheduling with a franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V208?
The safety risk is degraded vehicle handling if the lower control link collar weld separates. Recall 10V208 ties that failure to increased crash risk. Until your VIN is checked and the repair is complete, treat changes in steering feel, suspension noise, or handling as a reason to call the dealer.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2010 Nissan Armada, QX56, Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier, or Titan is included, then contact a franchised Nissan dealer with recall number 10V208.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V208000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V208 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V208000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →