NISSAN ROGUE 2016: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V663000

Make Model Year
NISSAN ROGUE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-06 2017-10-18 2017-10-20

Production Dates: 2016-08-05 - 2016-09-09

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4883

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards "FMVSS" number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.