Recall 95V103002 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 1987-1991 NISSAN VAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,730,462 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V103002 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,730,462 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1987 NISSAN VAN, 1987 NISSAN 200SX, 1987 NISSAN SENTRA, 1988 NISSAN TRUCK, 1988 NISSAN SENTRA, 1988 NISSAN 200SX, 1988 NISSAN PATHFINDER, 1988 NISSAN VAN, 1989 NISSAN VAN, 1989 NISSAN SENTRA, 1989 NISSAN TRUCK, 1989 NISSAN 240SX, 1989 NISSAN PATHFINDER, 1990 NISSAN VAN, 1990 NISSAN SENTRA, 1990 INFINITI Q45, 1990 NISSAN TRUCK, 1990 INFINITI M30, 1990 NISSAN 240SX, 1990 NISSAN PATHFINDER, 1991 NISSAN 240SX, 1991 INFINITI M30, 1991 NISSAN SENTRA, 1991 INFINITI Q45, 1991 NISSAN D21, 1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER
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Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Safety Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
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