NHTSA recall 96V-083 (96V083000)

seat belts recall reported May 9, 1996 - about 79,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V083000
Also written as: 96V-083
Reported: May 9, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~79,000
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED.

Why it is dangerous

A FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THESE VEHICLES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WITH ONES HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-083 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Infiniti G20 - 1995

Infiniti J30 - 1993, 1994, 1995

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