Recall 96V-170
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1994 Nissan D21 and 1 other model: Seat belts (front, buckle assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-170
- Reported
- September 10, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 84,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
The risk
This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during november 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time shouldcontact nissan at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Nissan D21 1994
- Nissan Pathfinder 1994