Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS
91V022000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 06/01/1989 to 01/01/1991V (Vehicle)16500003/15/1991MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.02/08/199103/22/1991
Defect SummaryImproper belt guide performance can cause fraying of the shoulder safety belts near the retractor.
Consequence SummaryThe fraying of the shoulder safety belt webbing can causeimproper retraction of the belt, which would lead to inadequate protection ofseat occupant during a sudden stop or accident, and could result in increasedrisk of injury.
Corrective SummaryModify the safety belt guides to prevent fraying; and or replace retractor assembly if fraying is present.
NotesSystem: shoulder safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars; sentra b12 model equipped with 2-pointnon-motorized passive front shoulder belts.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103002NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 08/01/1986 to 07/01/1991V (Vehicle)273046209/29/1995ODINISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesSystem: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95007NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/10/199508/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE95V103002
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
08/08/2000101/01/1991
 Restraint system analysis was performed by chp-central division mait. the analysis indicated that the restraint failed at the latch plate connection to the motorized guide plate. this report is being filed for the vehicle owner by the chp per our departmental policy.*ak
06/09/1997110/01/1991
 Seat belt assembly did not retract upon collision. driver hit steering and passenger's seat collapsed. *ak the seat belt did not hold the passenger in seat completely during the collision. *yh
07/01/19961
 Motorized seat belts will not release. *sd
11/10/19950
 Driver's side seat belt locks halfway when moving along track. *sd
04/21/1995
 Front seat belts failure, seatbelt do not lock in place. tt
11/01/1994
 Both front seat belt when driving and coming to a quick stop seat belt don't lock up. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
12/04/19931
 Vehicle was involved in frontal collision, front seat belts did not restrain. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
02/12/19982
 Vehicle in for check up. seat belts were changed. transmission does not shift properly into gear. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
 Consumer had minor accident and seat belt broke off and one person in vehicle was injured, seat belt did not hold. *ak
04/08/19968
 Seat belt buckle failed, causing seat belt to unfasten. *sd
01/01/19951
 Seat belt buckles failed due to cracked release button. *dsh
1
 The seat belt comes undone for no apparent reason. tt
12/01/1994
 The driver and passenger side seat belt buckle come loose when in use. tt
01/01/19951
 Lap/shoulder belt failure, the driver side buckle will not latch or hold while driving. tt
02/10/19951
 Drivers seat belt becomes unlatch. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
02/21/19961
 Upon impact during frontal crash, at approx. 35mph, 12:00 on front bumper, shoulder/lap belt failed to retract, hit steering column/windshield. *ak
 The seat belt retractor warning light keeps coming on and seat belt retractor tightens up . tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
09/13/19942
 Seat belt warning light and buzzer keeps going on. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
03/15/20021
 Driver and front passenger shoulder belts will not lock up, lap belt works as it should. both seatbelts have been replaced by dealer, did not remedy the problem. *ak *yh