NISSAN ALTIMA 1997: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : NISSAN | Model : ALTIMA | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-06-09 - 1996-09-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V185000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-10-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-10-10 | Date Added to Database: 1996-10-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 36000 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH A "BUCKLE BASE" THAT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE "BUCKLE BASE" TO BE BRITTLE FAILING TO COMPLY TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209 | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 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 SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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