1994 Nissan D21 and Nissan Pathfinder recall: buckle assembly

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 10, 1996. It covers about 84,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 84,000
reported: Sep 10, 1996
owners notified: Nov 25, 1996
related complaints: 4

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

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.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.

Recall number 96V170001

Affected vehicles

Nissan D21 1994 1994
Nissan Pathfinder 1994 1994

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about seat belts problems.

1994 Nissan D21 1994 Nissan Pathfinder

Questions about recall 96V170001

Is there a recall on the 1994 Nissan D21 and Nissan Pathfinder buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 96V170001, reported on September 10, 1996, covers about 84,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V170001?

Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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