Recall 10V371 affects 174 2010 Nissan Armada SUVs for a second-row center seat hinge defect. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 174 2010 Armada SUVs because the second-row center seat hinge assembly was built out of specification and can stop the rear center seatback from fully locking upright. In a crash, that seat can fail to function properly and increase injury risk for the occupant; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The second row center seat hinge assembly on the 2010 Nissan Armada is the pivot point that lets the rear center seatback fold and return to its upright position. When it works correctly, the hinge holds the seatback in place after the seat is raised, so the seat stays locked for normal use.
On affected Armada SUVs, that hinge assembly was manufactured outside specification. The lock in the hinge does not engage the way it was designed to engage, so the rear center seatback is prevented from fully locking in the upright position. A seatback that looks upright but is not locked can move instead of staying fixed.
The recall information lists no owner-visible symptom before the seatback fails to lock. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Nissan Armada | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 174 |
Not every 2010 Nissan Armada is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the second row center seat can fail to function properly, increasing injury risk for that seat occupant. There is no warning sign before a crash exposes the seat problem, so confirm the VIN and schedule inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Nissan Armada is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask whether recall number 10V371 is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the second row center seat hinge inspection, with hinge replacement for free if the rear center seatback does not lock upright.
- Bring Nissan's recall notice if you have it, or give the dealer recall number 10V371 when you call.
- Keep passengers out of the second row center seat until the dealer confirms the hinge locks properly or completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician inspects the second row center seat hinges and lock to confirm the seatback locks in the upright position. If the seat does not lock as designed, the technician replaces the second row center seat hinge assembly with a new assembly. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. This repair is focused on the center seatback latch point, so the service visit should confirm that the seat locks before the vehicle is returned.
Timeline
| August 9, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 30, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V371?
Recall 10V371 covers 174 2010 Nissan Armada SUVs built with a second-row center seat hinge assembly that was out of specification. The seatback can fail to lock fully upright, so Nissan dealers inspect the hinge and lock and replace the hinge assembly for free when needed.
What should I do if my 2010 Nissan Armada is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Armada is included in recall 10V371. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask for the second-row center seat hinge and lock inspection. Reference recall number 10V371 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Nissan dealers inspect the second-row center seat hinges and lock for free, and if the seat does not lock as designed, they replace the hinge assembly free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tied to the second-row center seatback not locking fully upright. In a crash, that seat position can fail to function properly, increasing injury risk for the person sitting there. The dealer inspection confirms whether the hinge and lock work as designed.
When did Nissan start this recall repair?
Nissan began the safety recall repair on August 30, 2010. A franchised Nissan dealer can inspect the second-row center seat hinge and lock, then replace the hinge assembly for free if the seat does not lock as designed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V371000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V371 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V371000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →