Recall 10V372 affects 951 2010 Nissan Frontier King Cab trucks for a child-seat tether anchor weld defect. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 951 2010 Frontier King Cab trucks because the child-seat tether anchor weld is out of specification. In a crash, the tether anchorage can separate from the vehicle seat, increasing injury risk for a child seat occupant, and the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
A child seat's top tether is the strap that runs from the child restraint to a fixed anchor on the vehicle seat. On the 2010 Nissan Frontier King Cab, that anchor is welded to a seat gusset bracket, a reinforcing bracket built into the seat structure. The anchor's job is to hold the top of the child seat steady during a crash or hard load.
In NHTSA campaign 10V372, the weld between the tether anchor and the seat bracket is out of specification. That means the welded joint was not made to the required strength or shape. Under the load used for the federal child-seat anchor test, the tether anchor separates from the seat instead of holding as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The weld is hidden in the seat structure, so an owner will not hear, feel, or see a clear problem during normal use.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | Connector/clip |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 951 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific pickup truck.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the tether anchorage is at risk of separating from the vehicle seat. That raises the risk of injury to an occupant in a child seat that uses the tether anchor. Schedule the recall work soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Nissan Frontier is included in this recall.
- Check your mail for Nissan's owner notice dated August 30, 2010, then contact a franchised Nissan dealer about the free repair.
- Ask the dealer to schedule the seat-gusset replacement, which replaces the child-seat tether anchorage with an in-spec bracket.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V372 when you call.
- Avoid using a child seat that relies on the affected tether anchor until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician replaces the seat gusset that contains the child seat tether anchorage with a new part. That repair addresses the out of specification weld between the tether anchor and the seat gusset bracket. The dealer repair will be free once Nissan has the remedy open for this VIN. Ask the dealer to confirm the repair status for your specific 2010 Frontier before the appointment.
Timeline
| August 12, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 30, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V372?
Recall 10V372 covers 951 2010 Nissan Frontier King Cab trucks with a child-seat tether anchor weld that is out of specification. In a crash, the tether anchorage can separate from the seat and increase injury risk for a child-seat occupant. Nissan replaces the seat gusset for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Nissan Frontier is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Frontier is included in recall 10V372. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the seat gusset replacement. Reference recall number 10V372 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nissan's remedy says the seat gusset containing the tether anchorage will be replaced free of charge at a franchised Nissan dealer.
Is it safe to use a child seat in this Nissan Frontier?
The recall concerns the child-seat tether anchor, not the whole seat. If your VIN is included, avoid relying on the affected tether anchorage until a Nissan dealer replaces the seat gusset. Ask the dealer for guidance if you need to transport a child before the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V372000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V372 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V372000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →