Infiniti G20; Nissan NX (1991-1992): Seat belts
Recall 97V071000 · Apr 22, 1997 · Nissan North America, Inc.
36,000
vehicles affected
36,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V071000
- Date
- Apr 22, 1997
- Maker
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 36,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Rear/other
- Model years
- 1991-1992
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
THE RELEASE BUTTON USED IN THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT MADE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN HOT WEATHER, THE PLASTIC WELDS SECURING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SPRING CAN FAIL RESULTING IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE OR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT.
What can happen
IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V071000?
2 models: Infiniti G20 (1991-1992), Nissan NX (1991-1992), about 36,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V071000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
What can happen?
IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.