Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
02V125000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 09/01/1993 to 06/30/1994V (Vehicle)9250012/16/2002ODINISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/02/200205/14/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain light duty pickup trucks, 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.
Consequence SummaryThis 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. owner notification began may 22, 2002. 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 should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
96V170001NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 11/01/1993 to 04/30/1994V (Vehicle)8400011/25/1996MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.09/10/199609/23/1996
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence SummaryThis 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
NotesOwner 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 1-800-647-7261.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEAT BELTS
NTB99022A08/26/1999NTB99022607626Concerns with the front seat belt latch plate stopper button missing. *tt09/30/1999
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
9902210/28/200599022D10017473Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt11/08/2005
NTB99022C08/05/2003NTB99022B10003515Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt10/22/2003
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
NTB99022B05/02/2001NTB99022A629210Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt03/27/2002

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS
RQ02009NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/11/200212/17/2002SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES02V125000
 Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v-170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and d21 pickup trucks (02v-125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v-281) .isuzu is also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v-281 (the honda passport is manufactured by isuzu for honda and is similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). this investigation is closed.
RQ02009NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/11/200212/17/2002SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES02V281000
 Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v-170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and d21 pickup trucks (02v-125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v-281) .isuzu is also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v-281 (the honda passport is manufactured by isuzu for honda and is similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). this investigation is closed.
RQ02009NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/11/200212/17/2002SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES96E029000
 Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v-170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and d21 pickup trucks (02v-125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v-281) .isuzu is also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v-281 (the honda passport is manufactured by isuzu for honda and is similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). this investigation is closed.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
RQ02009NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/11/200212/17/2002SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES96E029000
 Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v-170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and d21 pickup trucks (02v-125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v-281) .isuzu is also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v-281 (the honda passport is manufactured by isuzu for honda and is similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). this investigation is closed.
RQ02009NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/11/200212/17/2002SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES02V281000
 Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v-170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and d21 pickup trucks (02v-125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v-281) .isuzu is also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v-281 (the honda passport is manufactured by isuzu for honda and is similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). this investigation is closed.
RQ02009NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/11/200212/17/2002SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES02V125000
 Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v-170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and d21 pickup trucks (02v-125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v-281) .isuzu is also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v-281 (the honda passport is manufactured by isuzu for honda and is similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). this investigation is closed.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
10/01/19942
 Driver's seat belt failed twice. *skd