The defect
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NISSAN ARMADA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 7, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2010. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGE ASSEMBLY WAS MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS MAY PREVENT THE REAR CENTER SEATBACK FROM FULLY LOCKING IN THE IN-USE (UPRIGHT) POSITION.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGES/LOCK FOR PROPER FUNCTION. IF THE SEAT DOES NOT LOCK AS DESIGNED, THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 2010 |
Components: SEATS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 2010 | 48 | 4 |
Other seats recalls in 2010
31 of the 647 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2010 concerned the seats; NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. filed 216 campaigns in all.
| 10V591000 22 Nov 2010 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| 10V486000 14 Oct 2010 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| 10V487000 14 Oct 2010 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| 10V409000 9 Sept 2010 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 10V400000 7 Sept 2010 | TURTLE TOP |
| 10V362000 2 Aug 2010 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| 10V338000 27 Jul 2010 | DRIVING SPECIALTIES LTD |
| 10V333000 22 Jul 2010 | ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2010