NHTSA recall 00V-228 (00V228005)

seat belts recall reported September 7, 2000 - about 10,657 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V228005
Also written as: 00V-228
Reported: September 7, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~10,657
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-228 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Quest - 2000

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